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HYMNS. 


COMPILED  FOR  THE  AMERICAN  SUNDAY-SCHOOL  UNION. 


AMERICAN  SUNDAY-SCHOOL  UNION, 

No  1122  CHESTNUT  STREET. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1856, 
by  the  American  Sunday-Schooi  Union,  in  the  Clerk's  Office 
of  the  District  Court  of  the  United  States  for  the  Eastern 
District  of  Pennsylvania. 


jggg*"  No  hooks  are  published  hy  the  American  Sunday-School 
Union  without  the  sanation  of  the  Committee  of  Publication,  con- 
sisting of  fourteen  members,  from  the  following  denominations  of 
Christians,  viz.  Baptist,  Methodist,  Congregationalist,  Episcopal, 
Presbyterian,  Lutheran,  and  Reformed  Dutch.  Not  more  than 
three  of  the  members  can  be  of  the  same  denomination,  and  no 
book  can  be  published  to  ichich  any  member  of  the  Committc* 
shall  object, 


PREFACE. 


Tse  following  collection  has  been  made 
•imply  to  supply  hymns  suitable  to  sing  in  Sun- 
day-schools; including  departments  for  "  Teach- 
ers' meetings, "  and  for  "  Anniversaries  and 
other  occasions. "  Hymns  for  other  purposes, 
and  of  a  different  character,  however  good  in 
themselves,  have  been  excluded,  as  being  un- 
suitable for  such  a  work ;  and  because  such 
can  be  readily  found  in  the  numerous  hymn- 
books  compiled  for  other  objects.  Hymns 
specially  designed  for  Infant-schools  have  also 
been  omitted ;  as,  for  reasons  of  economy, 
convenience  and  propriety,  such  should  be 
published  in  a  separate  book. 

In  conformity  with  the  above,  and  from  the 
introduction  of  new  hymns,  and  others  never 
before  published  in  this  form,  this  book  will 
be  found  very  different  in  its  contents  from 
any  now  in  use. 

The  want  of  a  sufficient  variety  of  hymns, 
Btrictly  adapted  to  the  various  objects  and 
occasions  of  Sunday-schools,  has  been  so  long 
felt,  that  no  apology  seems  necessary  for  this 
attempt  to  supply  it.  A  great  deal  of  effort 
has  been  made  to  collect,  from  all  available 
sources,  what  is  esteemed  suitable  and  adequate 
to  this  purpose. 

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GENERAL  INDEX. 


Opening  School Hymns       1 — 26 

Prayer 26—35 

Praise 36 — 4S 

God /. 49—66 

The  Saviour 67 — 88 

The  Holy  Spirit 89—94 

The  Bible 95-108 

The  Lord's  Day 109-119 

Repentance 120-127 

Religion.. 128-151 

Revivals 152-167 

Life 168-180 

Death 181-192 

Judgment 193-198 

Heaven 199-210 

Eternity..... 211-218 

Sins 219-232 

The  Seasons 233-252 

The  Year 253-260 

Farewell  Hymns 261-265 

Missionary 266-278 

Anniversaries,  etc 279-317 

Teachers'  Meetings 318-319 

Closing  School 350-373 

Doxologies. 
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OPENING  SCHOOL. 


Praise,  Prayer,  and  Instruction.       S.  M. 

1  "TTTE  come  to  sing  thy  praise; 

VV     We  meet  to  offer  prayer: 
We  come  to  learn  of  wisdom's  ways ; 
Blest  Saviour !  meet  us  here  ! 

2  Thy 'Spirit,  Lord,  impart, 
That,  while  we  raise  the  voice, 

In  sacred  melody,  the  heart 
In  praises  may  rejoice. 

3  And  when  the  offer'd  prayer 
Goes  upward  to  thy  throne, 

May  we  in  each  petition  share, 
And  make  each  want  our  own  I 

4  And  as  thy  Holy  Word 
We  study  and  are  taught, 

Let  every  truth  and  precept,  Lord, 
Be  with  thy  blessing  fraught. 

5  So  shall  the  hours  we  spend 
Together  in  this  place, 

Through  all  our  future  being  send 
The  savour  of  thy  grace. 

6 


OPENING    SCHOOL. 


Q  The  Sabbath  Bell.  8s,  7s. 

1  TT7HEN  the  Sabbath  bell  is  ringing, 

VV    Let  us  come  without  delay; 

And  unite  with  thousands  singing, 

In  their  Sunday-schools  to-day. 

2  These  are  happy  hours  of  meeting, 

When  we  hear  the  voice  of  prayer; 
But  these  hours  are  short  and  fleeting: 
Let  us  then  be  early  here. 

3  We  shall  keep  our  teachers  waiting, 

If  we  tarry  by  the  way ; 

Or  disturb  the  school  reciting, 

On  this  holy  Sabbath-day. 

4  Here  the  blessed  gospel  shows  us 

All  its  precious  stores  of  truth ; 
And  the  Holy  Spirit  woos  us,  * 
From  transgression  in  our  youth. 

5  When  the  Sabbath  bell  is  ringing, 

Let  us  to  the  school  repair, 
That  we  may  unite  in  singing, 
And  together  kneel  in  prayer. 

►)  Praise  for  Mercies.  S.  M 

1  TTERE,  as  we  meet  again, 

JjL  Let  praise  our  tongues  employ; 
We,  so  much  blest,  should  not  refrain 
To  speak  our  thankful  joy. 

2  To  God  we  owe  our  lives, 
Our  parents  and  our  friends : 

Our  teachers  and  our  homes  he  gives, 
And  every  blessing  sends. 


4  OPENING   SCHOOL.  4 

3  He  gives  our  daily  food, 
And  watches  every  breath  : 

He  sends  us  every  needful  good, 
And  saves  our  life  from  death. 

4  Lord,  give  us,  day  by  day, 
The  bread  that  we  must  eat ; 

And  out  of  every  wicked  way 
Oh  keep  our  wandering  feet. 

5  The  lessons  taught  us  here, 
Oh  may  thy  Spirit  bless  ; 

That  we,  abiding  in  thy  fear, 
May  waik  in  righteousness. 

^J-  We  come,  we  come.  L.  M. 

1  "TTTE  come,  we  come,  with  loud  acclaim, 

VV    To  sing  the  praise  of  Jesus'  name  ; 
And  lowly  bend,  to  offer  here, 
From  thankful  hearts,  our  humble  prayer. 

2  We  come,  we  come,  the  song  to  swell, 
To  Him  who  loved  our  race  so  well, 
That,  stooping  from  his  Father's  throne, 
He  died  to  claim  us  as  his  own. 

3  We  come,  we  come,  with  joy  to  bring 
Hosannas  to  our  Saviour-king: 

Who,  though  he  dwelt  on  earth  abased, 
Is  now  above  all  glory  raised. 

4  Oh  may  we  thus,  in  heaven  above, 
Unite  in  praises  and  in  love : 

So  shall  the  angels  fill  their  home, 
With  joyful  cry,  "  They  come !  they  come !" 

7 


OPENING   SCHOOL.  Q 


)  Again  we  meet.  H   M. 

AGAIN  we  meet,  0  Lord, 
Again  we  fill  this  place, 
To  hear  thy  holy  word, 

To  ask  thy  promised  grace ; 
To  thank  thee  for  the  gifts  we  share, 
The  children  of  thy  love  and  care. 

Grant  us  the  listening  ear, 

The  understanding  heart, 
The  mind  and  will  sincere, 
To  choose  the  better  part ; 
To  take  the  learner's  lowly  seat, 
And  gather  wisdom  at  thy  feet. 

Through  this,  and  every  day, 

Teach  us  thy  paths  to  tread ; 
Nor  let  our  feet  astray, 
By  Satan's  wiles  be  led  ; 
But  keep  us  in  the  narrow  road — 
The  way  to  glory  and  to  God. 


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The  Sabbath  Bell.  C.  M. 


1  pOME,  when  we  hear  the  Sabbath  bell 
\J  Invite  us  to  this  place, 

Where  faithful  teachers  love  to  tell 
The  messages  of  grace. 

2  Come,  when  we  hear  the  Sabbath  bell, 

Oh,  let  us  gladly  come, 
In  blessed  song  our  thanks  to  tell, 
In  this  our  Sabbath  home. 


7  OPENING   SCHOOL. 

3  Perhaps  the  angel-spirits  come, 

As,  on  the  Sabbath  day, 
We  leave  each  one  our  pleasant  home, 
And  gather  here  to  pray. 

4  Oh,  blessed  place  of  truth  and  prayer, 

Where  our  Redeemer's  nigh  ! 
Oh,  let  us  come,  and  early  here, 
Prepare  for  joys  on  high. 

5  To  each  of  us  some  Sabbath  day 

Will  be  the  last  one  given  ; 
Then  let  us  haste,  without  delay, 
To  seek  a  home  in  heaven. 


/  Tribute  of  Praise.  7s,  6a 

1  "TTTE  bring  no  glittering  treasures, 

VV    No  gems  from  earth's  deep  mine: 
We  come,  with  simple  measures, 

To  chant  thy  love  divine. 
0  Lord,  thy  favours  sharing, 

Our  voice  of  thanks  we  raise ; 
Father,  accept  our  offering, 

Our  song  of  grateful  praise. 

2  The  dearest  gift  of  heaven, 

Love's  written  word  of  truth, 
To  us  is  early  given, 

To  guide  our  steps  in  youth. 
We  hear  the  wondrous  story, 

The  tale  of  Calvary  ; 
We  read  of  homes  in  glory, 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free. 

Q 


8 


OPENING    SCHOOL.  8 

Saviour,  bestow  thy  blessing ; 

Oh,  teach  us  how  to  pray ; 
That  each,  thy  fear  possessing, 

May  tread  life's  onward  way. 
Then,  where  the  pure  are  dwelling, 

We'll  hope  to  meet  again  ; 
And,  sweeter  numbers  swelling, 

We'll  join  to  praise  thy  name. 

Gospel  Blessings.  C.  M. 

1  TT7E  gather  in  this  hallow'd  place, 

VV     Within  thy  presence,  Lord — 
To  ask  the  blessing  of  thy  grace, 
As  we  are  taught  thy  word. 

2  Upon  our  souls  its  precepts  seal ; 

Unfold  its  hidden  store; 
And  as  we  hear,  oh,  may  we  feel 
Its  value  more  and  more ! 

3  Let  every  gospel  truth,  we  pray, 

Dwell  richly  in  each  heart ; 
That  from  the  safe  and  narrow  way, 
We  never  may  depart. 

4  Help  us  to  see  the  Saviour's  love 

Beaming  from  every  page; 
And  let  the  thoughts  of  joys  above, 
Our  inmost  souls  engage. 

5  Thus,  while  thy  word  our  footsteps  guides, 

Shall  we  be  truly  blest ; 
And  safe  arrive  where  love  provides 
An  everlasting  rest. 
10 


9 


OPENING    SCHOOL. 


Away  to  the  Sabbath-school.    10s,  7s,  &  5g. 

1  "TTTHEN  the  Sabbath-bell,  which  we  love 

VV  so  well, 

"With  its  tones  so  clear  and  full, 
Calls  us  here  from  home,  we  will  quickly 
come, 
And  unite  in  our  Sabbath-school. 
For  'tis  here  we  all  agree, 
All  with  happy  hearts  and  free  ; 
And  we  love  to  early  be 
At  the  Sabbath-school. 
We'll  away  !  away  ! 
We'll  away  !  away  ! 
We'll  away  to  the  Sabbath-school  i 

2  On  the  wintry  day,  we  will  urge  our  way, 

Though  the  earth  be  wrapp'd  in  snow ; 
Or  the  summer-breeze  plays  around  the  trees, 

To  the  Sabbath-school  we'll  go ; 
When  the  holy  day  has  come, 
And  the  Sabbath-breakers  roam, 
We  delight  to  leave  our  home 
For  the  Sabbath-school. 
We'll  away !  &c. 

3  In  the  class  we  meet,  with  the  friends  we 

greet, 
At  the  time  of  opening  prayer  ; 
And  our  hearts  we  raise,  in  a  hymn  of  praise; 
For  'tis  always  pleasant  there. 
In  the  book  of  holy  truth, 
Full  of  counsel  and  reproof, 

11 


10  OPENING    SCHOOL.  10 

We  behold  the  guide  of  youth, 
At  the  Sabbath  school. 


4  May  the    dews   of  grace  fill   the   hallow'd 
place, 
And  the  sunshine  never  fail ; 
"While  each  blooming  rose,  which  in  memory 
grows, 
Shall  a  sweet  perfume  exhale  ! 

When  we  mingle  here  no  more, 
If  we  meet  on  Jordan's  shore, 
We  will  talk  of  moments  o'er, 
At  the  Sabbath-school. 
We'll  away !  &c. 


10 


Lord,  help  us.  S.  M. 


LORD,  help  us,  as  we  sing, 
To  mean  the  words  we  use ; 
And  not  to  mock  our  heavenly  King, 

And  all  his  love  abuse. 

Lord,  help  us,  as  we  pray, 

To  come  with  hearts  sincere; 
And,  as  we  learn  of  wisdom's  way, 

To  seek  thy  blessing  here. 

Lord,  help  us,  as  we  hear, 

To  treasure  up  thy  word  ; 
And  not  to-morrow  to  appear 

As  if  it  were  unheard. 

Lord,  help  us,  while  we  live, 

Thy  servants  to  abide  ; 
The  aid  of  thy  good  Spirit  give ; 

In  mercy  be  our  Guide. 

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OPENING    SCHOOL.  12 

Lord,  help  us,  when  we  die, 
To  reach  yon  heavenly  shore  ; 
That  we,  with  angel  hosts  on  high, 
May  praise  thee  evermore. 

Sunday -school  privileges.  9s,  6s. 

HOW  sweet,  when  all  are  lowly  bending, 
To  ask  God's  blessing  here  ; 
Or,  when  in  praise  our  voices  blending, 

Thank  Him  who  hears  our  prayer ! 
The  blessed  Bible  here  engages 

Each  youthful  heart  and  eye, 
To  learn  of  God's  own  holy  pages, 

The  wisdom  from  on  high. 
And  surely  He,  who  feeds  the  flowers, 

With  heaven's  own  morning  dew, 
Will  send  on  our  young  hearts  the  showers 

Of  heavenly  blessing  too. 
Then  let  us  gladly  gather  round  Him, 

And  love  Him  while  we  may ; 
For  they  who  seek  have  always  found  Him, 

E'en  in  their  early  day. 
And  when  life's  Sabbaths  all  are  ended, 

May  we  all  meet  above, 
Where  He  for  us  hath  now  ascended, — 

Our  Father's  house  of  love ! 


12 


Blest  Saviour,  meet  us.  H.  M 

ONCE  more  together  met, 
We  raise  a  cheerful  voice  ; 
Bow  at  ImmanuePs  feet, 
And  in  His  name  rejoice. 

13 


OPENING   SCHOOL.  13 

Blest  Saviour,  meet  us  in  this  place, 
.Revealing  here  thy  saving  grace. 

To  thee  our  wants  are  known, 

From  thee  are  all  our  powers ; 
Accept  what  is  thine  own, 
And  pardon  what  is  ours : 
Our  praises,  Lord,  and  prayers,  receive; 
And  to  thy  word  a  blessing  give. 

Oh,  grant  that  each  of  us, 

Now  met  before  thee  here, 
May  meet  together  thus, 

When  thou  and  thine  appear ; 
And  there,  through  heaven's  eternal  days, 
Join  in  a  nobler  song  of  praise. 


13 


Religion  the  only  true  joy.  7s,  6i. 

1  T  ORB,  be  thy  Spirit  near  us, 

J  i  While  we  thy  words  are  taught: 
And  may  these  days  that  cheer  us, 

With  future  good  be  fraught  I 
Oh,  'tis  religion  bringeth 

Joy  beyond  earth's  control ; 
Rich  from  the  throne  it  springeth, 

A  fountain  to  the  soul. 

2  It  is  not  friends,  that  leave  us,— 

It  is  not  sense  nor  sin, 
That  smile  but  to  deceive  us,— 

Can  give  us  peace  within. 
It  is  not  earthly  pleasure — 

That  withers  in  a  day  ; 
It  is  not  mortal  treasure — 

That  flieth  soon  away. 

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14 


OPENING   SCHOOL.  15 

He  that  is  meek  and  low!  j 
The  Saviour's  face  shall  see ; 

To  none  but  to  the  holy- 
Heaven's  gates  shall  open'd  be. 

May  we,  to  heaven  invited, 

When  youth  and  life  are  flown, 

Teachers  and  taught  united, 
Assemble  round  the  throne. 


15 


Come,  let  our  voices  join.  H.  M, 

/"^OME,  let  our  voices  join 
\J  In  joyful  songs  of  praise  ; 
To  God,  the  God  of  love, 

Our  thankful  hearts  we'll  raise : 
To  God  alone  all  praise  belongs, 
Our  earliest  and  our  latest  songs. 

Here  we  are  taught  to  read 
The  book  of  life  divine  ; 
Where  our  Redeemer's  love 
And  brightest  glories  shine: 
To  God  alone  all  praise  is  due, 
Who  sends  his  word  to  us  and  you. 

Within  these  hallowed  walls 

Our  wandering  feet  are  brought, 
Where  prayer  and  praise  ascend, 
And  heavenly  truths  are  taught : 
To  God  alone  your  offerings  bring ; 
Let  all  unite  his  praise  to  sing. 


N 


Sunday-school  duties.  S.  M. 

OW  let  the  voice  of  praise 
Each  heart  and  tongue  employ, 


15 


16  Ol'iNING    SCHOOL.  16 

That  we  may  may  taste  the  sweet  delight, 
Which  saints  in  heaven  enjoy. 

2  Let  us  remember  still, 
That  God  is  present  here; 

And  let  our  hearts  be  all  engaged, 
When  we  draw  near  in  prayer. 

3  Lord,  fix  our  wandering  thoughts, 
Thy  sacred  word  to  hear ; 

With  deep  attention  and  with  love, 
With  reverence  and  with  fear. 


16 


Oh,  may  that  blessed  word 
Sink  deep  in  every  breast ! 
And  let  us  all  by  grace  be  brought 
To  Christ,  the  promised  rest. 

A  Blessing  sought.  S.  M. 

"\JOW  we've  assembled  here, 
±\    To  read,  to  learn,  and  pray : 
Shed  on  us,  mighty  God,  thy  fear, 
To  keep  us  through  the  day. 

Be  vanity  afar, 
And  every  evil  thought; 
Oh,  let  us  think  how  blest  we  are, 
In  being  rightly  taught ! 

Nor  let  us  lightly  hold 
The  blessing  that  is  given  ; 
To  learn  that  love  that  can't  be  told; 
Which  angels  sing  in  heaven. 
16 


OPENING   SCHOOL.  17 

Impress  upon  our  hearts, 
Great  Spirit,  all  we  read ; 
And  when  all  other  stay  departs, 
This  will  be  sweet  indeed. 


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Suffer  us  to  come.  7  s 

1  T  ORD,  before  thy  throne  we  stand ; 

I  k  Once  again  thy  children  see ; 
Smile  upon  the  youthful  band ; 
Suffer  us  to  come  to  thee. 

2  Whither  else  should  children  go, 

Weak  and  impotent  as  we? 
Thou  hast  all  things  to  bestow: 
Suffer  us  to  come  to  thee. 

3  Suffer  us  to  come  and  pray  ; 

Daily  do  we  stand  in  need; 
And  if  thou  shouldst  turn  away, 
Lo/d,  we  should  be  poor  indeed. 

4  Suffer  us  to  come  and  own 

How  unworthy  we  have  been  ; 
Since  we  look  to  thee  alone, 
For  the  pardon  of  our  sin. 

5  Suffer  us  to  come  and  praise; 

Condescend  to  hear  our  songs  ; 
All  we  have,  ten  thousand  ways, 
Comes  from  thee,  to  thee  belongs. 

6  While  we  here  have  life  and  breath, 

This  our  constant  prayer  should  be; 
This  our  latest  sigh  in  death  : — 
Suffer  us  to  come  to  thee. 

2  17 


18  OPENING    SCHOOL.  19 


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Seeking  wisdom  and  grace.  L.  M. 

1  /HOME,  Jesus,  lift  our  souls  to  thee; 
\J  From  sin  and  folly  set  us  free; 

Now  move  our  tongues  to  sing  thy  praise, 
And  teach  our  lips  thy  sweetest  lays. 

2  Oh,  help  our  memory  to  retain 

The  precious  knowledge  we  may  gain ; 

Keep  us  from  sin  and  every  strife, 

And  make  us  live  a  holy  life. 
8  We  ask  not  gold  nor  length  of  days, 

But  strength  to  walk  in  wisdom's  ways; 

Oh,  give  us  wisdom  from  aboVe, 

And  fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  love» 
4  Delightful  Sabbaths !  when  we  meet, 

Our  pleasant  lessons  to  repeat; 

Dear  Saviour !  fit  our  souls  to  rise 

To  that  long  Sabbath  in  the  skies. 


19 


Praise  to  Jesus.  L.  M.  6  lines. 

INVITED  by  a  Saviour's  love, 
We  meet  to  praise  his  sacred  name  : 
The  church  below,  the  church  above, 
Unite  his  glory  to  proclaim ; 
So  let  our  voices  join  to  swell 
The  chorus  to  Immanuel. 

Do  any  ask  why  we  should  sing, 

And  why  approach  thy  heavenly  seat? 
It  is  that  we,  0  Lord,  may  bring, 
And  lay  our  tribute  at  thy  feet ; 
Since  thou  for  children  too  wast  slain, 
And  wilt  not  deem  their  praises  vain. 
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20  OPENING   SCHOOL.  21 

3       Lord,  with  thy  love  each  bosom  fill, 
And  bid  each  heart  aspire  to  thee,- 
Make  us  desire  to  do  thy  will ; 
From  sin  and  folly  set  us  free. 
Did  Jesus  die  that  we  might  live? 
To  Him  we  then  our  hearts  should  give. 

A\)  Seeking  God  to-ddy.  H.  M. 

"10ME,  let  us  gladly  sing 
To  God,  our  Saviour-king ; 
"With  thanks  his  presence  seek, 
In  psalms  his  praises  speak  ; 
To  God  most  high,  let  all  draw  nigh, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  earth  and  sky. 

He  gave  the  mountains  birth ; 

He  made  this  spacious  earth ; 

His  are  the  sea  and  land — 

They  rose  at  his  command 
With  reverence  all  before  him  fall, 
And  on  his  name  devoutly  call. 

Come,  kneel  before  his  throne, 

For  he  is  God  alone ) 

We  are  the  flock  he  leads — 

And  with  his  bounty  feeds. 
To-day,  to-day  his  voice  obey  * 
Grieve  not  the  Holy  Ghost  away. 


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God's  presence  sought.  S.  M. 


TO-DAY,  0  Lord,  attend, 
While  we  are  bowed  in  prayer ; 
And  from  thy  glorious  throne  descend. 
And  in  our  midst  appear. 

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22  OPENING    SCHOOL.  22 

2  Make  this  thy  dwelling-place, 
While  we  assembled  stay ; 

Inspire  each  youthful  soul  with  grace, 
And  wash  our  sins  away. 

3  Oh,  let  this  Sabbath  be 
Devoted  to  thy  ways  ; 

And  consecrate  our  school  to  thee, 
And  fill  each  heart  with  praise. 

4  To  each  of  us,  0  Lord, 
Be  thy  best  favours  given  ; 

And  may  we  all,  with  one  accord, 
Make  sure  our  way  to  heaven  ! 


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Praise  for  religious  privileges.         C.  M. 

1  f\  THOU !  whose  condescending  ear 
\J  Regards  e'en  children's  praise ; 
Now  in  thy  presence  we  appear, 

Our  cheerful  song  to  raise. 

2  "We  thank  thee,  Lord,  that  we  are  train'd 

To  walk  in  wisdom's  way  ; 
Our  feet  from  evil  paths  restrain'd, 
Which  lead  the  soul  astray. 

3  We  praise  thy  name  that  we  are  brought 

So  near  thy  mercy-seat ; 
By  precept  and  example  taught 
To  sit  at  Jesus'  feet. 

4  Oh,  while  we  hear  the  gracious  words, 

Which  our  Redeemer  spake, 

May  we  resolve  to  be  the  Lord's. 

And  ne'er  his  ways  forsake  I 


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5  Spirit  divine !  thy  grace  impart, 
To  make  us  all  thine  own ; 
Henceforth  may  we  from  sin  depart, 
And  live  to  God  alone. 

2Q 
^)  Prayer  for  a  Blessing.  C.  M 

1  TTERE,  Lord,  before  thy  mercy-seat, 
JO.  In  Christ's  prevailing  name, 
Behold  a  band  of  children  meet, 

Their  Father's  love  to  claim. 

2  Our  foolish  hearts,  alas!  are  slow 

To  understand  thy  way ; 
Oh,  teach  us,  Lord,  thy  will  to  know, 
And  help  us  to  obey. 

3  Kind  are  the  friends  who  bring  us  here, 

To  learn  thy  holy  word  ; 
But  vain  is  all  their  toil  and  care, 
Without  thy  blessing,  Lord. 

4  Fulfil  their  hopes :  thy  grace  display 

In  every  youthful  mind ; 
And  while  they  guide  us  in  thy  way, 
Let  them  a  blessing  find. 


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O  Lord,  behold.  L.  M. 

1  C\  LORD,  behold,  before  thy  throne 
\J  A  band  of  children  humbly  bend ; 
Thy  face  we  seek,  thy  name  we  own, 

And,  pray  that  thou  wilt  be  our  friend. 

2  Thou  didst  on  earth  the  young  receive, 

And  gently  fold  them  to  thy  breast ; 
And  say  that  such  in  heaven  should  live, 
Forever  safe,  forever  blest. 

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25  OPENING   SCHOOL.  £ 

3  Thy  Holy  Spirit's  aid  impart, 

That  he  may  teach  us  how  to  pray ; 
Make  us  sincere,  and  let  each  heart 
Delight  to  be  in  wisdom's  way. 

4  Oh,  let  thy  grace  our  souls  renew, 

And  grant  a  sense  of  pardon  there ; 
Teach  us  thy  will  to  know  and  do, 
And  let  us  all  thine  image  bear. 


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1  1 


For  the  Spirit's  influence.  C.  M 

thy  great  name,  0  Lord,  we  come, 


To  worship  at  thy  feet 
Oh,  pour  thy  Holy  Spirit  down 
On  all  that  now  shall  meet. 

2  We  come  to  hear  Jehovah  speak, 

To  hear  the  Saviour's  voice: 
Thy  face  and  favour,  Lord,  we  seek ; 
Now  make  our  hearts  rejoice. 

3  Teach  us  to  pray  and  praise  and  hear. 

And  understand  thy  word  ; 
To  feel  thy  blissful  presence  near, 
And  trust  our  living  Lord. 

4  Here  let  thy  power  and  grace  be  felt. 

Thy  love  and  mercy  known  ; 
The  icy  heart,  blest  Saviour,  melt, 
And  break  the  heart  of  stone. 


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26  PRAYER.  27 

PRAYER. 


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The  Lord's  Prayer.  6,  5. 

UR  Father  in  heaven, 
We  hallow  thy  name  ! 
May  thy  kingdom  holy, 

On  earth  be  the  same  I 
Oh,  give  to  us  daily, 

Our  portion  of  bread; 
It  is  from  thy  bounty, 
That  all  must  be  fed. 

2  Forgive  our  transgressions, 

And  teach  us  to  know 
That  humble  compassion, 

Which  pardons  each  foe. 
Keep  us  from  temptation, 

From  weakness  and  sin, 
And  thine  be  the  glory, 

Forever !  Amen. 

Jj  |  Sincerity  in  Prayer.  S.  M 

1  "T  ORD,  teach  us  how  to  pray, 
J_J  And  give  us  hearts  to  ask; 

Or  all  we  think,  or  do,  or  say, 
Will  be  a  tiresome  task. 

2  Thy  Holy  Spirit  send, 
Our  bosoms  to  inspire ; 

Then  shall  our  praise  to  thee  ascend, 
With  pure  and  warm  desire. 
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28  PRAYER.  28 

3>       Jesus,  our  great  High-Priest, 
Present  our  prayers  above  ; 
And  spread  abroad  o'er  all  thou  seest. 
The  mantle  of  thy  love. 

4       Teach  us  to  find  our  bliss 
In  earnest,  fervent  prayer ; 
For  where  we  pray  our  Saviour  is, 
And  bliss  is  only  there. 

£  O  Penitence  in  Prayer.  k    M. 

1  QHALL  I  presume  to  venture  near 
O  A  God  so  just  and  true  ? 

Or,  sinful  as  I  am,  appear 
Before  his  piercing  view  ? 

2  How  oft  I  grieve  his  holy  eye, 

And  break  his  righteous  law! 
And  think  some  thought  of  vanity, 
With  every  breath  I  draw ! 

3  Yet,  Lord,  the  penitent  may  turn 

To  wisdom's  pleasant  ways  ; 
For  Jesus'  sake  thou  wilt  not  spurn 
My  feeble  prayer  and  praise. 

4  He  died  that  sinners,  such  as  I, 

May  have  their  sins  forgiven  ; 
He  died  that  sinners,  when  they  die, 
May  live  with  him  in  heaven. 

5  It  is  for  this  I  come  to  pray, 

And  on  his  grace  depend, 
That  even  at  the  Judgment-day, 
The  Lord  may  be  my  friend. 
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29  PRAYER.  30 

J^J  The  Spirit  of  Prayer.  CM. 

1  rpHE  Lord  attends  when  children  pray ; 
JL    A  whisper  he  can  hear; 

He  knows  not  only  what  we  say, 
But  what  we  wish  or  fear. 

2  He  sees  us  when  we  are  alone, 

Though  no  one  else  can  see ; 
And  all  our  thoughts  to  him  are  known, 
Wherever  we  may  be. 

3  ;Tis  not  enough  to  bend  the  knee, 

And  words  of  prayer  to  say : 
The  heart  must  with  the  lips  agree, 
Or  else  we  do  not  pray. 

4  Teach  us,  0  Lord,  to  pray  aright; 

Thy  grace  to  us  impart, 
That  we  in  prayer  may  take  delight, 
And  serve  thee  with  the  heart. 

5  Then,  heavenly  Father,  at  thy  throne, 

Thy  praise  we  will  proclaim  ; 
And  daily  our  requests  make  known, 
In  our  Redeemer's  name. 


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Sincerity  in  Prayer.  C.  M. 

1  C\  OD  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise, 
vJT  He  sees  our  inmost  mind ; 

In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  cries, 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne, 

With  honour  can  appear ; 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

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31  PRAYER.  31 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies, 

Their  bended  knees  the  ground; 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice, 
In  which  no  heart  is  found. 

4  Lord !  search  my  thoughts,  and  try  my 

ways, 
And  make  my  soul  sincere ; 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face, 
And  find  acceptance  there. 


31 


Pray  without  ceasing.  7s,  6s. 


1/^0  when  the  morning  shineth, 
\X  Go  when  the  noon  is  bright, 
Go  when  the  evedeclineth, 

Go  in  the  hush  of  night ; 
Go  with  pure  mind  and  feeling ; 

Fling  earthly  thought  away, 
And,  in  thy  closet  kneeling, 

Do  thou  in  secret  pray. 

2  Remember  all  who  love  thee, 

All  who  are  loved  by  thee ; 
Pray,  too,  for  those  who  hate  thee, 

If  any  such  there  be  ; 
Then  for  thyself,  in  meekness, 

A  blessing  humbly  claim, 
And  blend  with  each  petition, 

Thy  great  Redeemer's  name. 

3  Or,  if  'tis  e'er  denied  thee 

In  solitude  to  pray, 
Should  holy  thoughts  come  o'er  thee, 
When  friends  are  round  thy  way, 
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32  PRAYER.  32 

E'en  then  the  silent  breathing 

Thy  spirit  lifts  above, 
Will  reach  his  throne  of  glory, 

Where  dwells  eternal  love. 

4  Oh,  not  a  joy  or  blessing 

With  this  can  we  compare  : — 
The  grace  our  Father  gives  us, 

To  pour  our  souls  in  prayer ; 
Whene'er  thou  art  in  sadness, 

Before  his  footstool  fall ; 
Remember,  too,  in  gladness, 

His  love  who  gave  thee  all. 

Thy  will  be  done.  C.  M 

1  TTOW  sweet  to  be  allowed  to  pray 
±1  To  God,  the  Holy  One  ; 

With  filial  love  kneel  down  and  say, 
"  Father,  thy  will  be  done." 

2  We,  in  these  sacred  words,  can  find 

A  cure  for  every  ill  ; 
They  calm  and  soothe  the  troubled  mil  [t 
And  bid  all  care  be  still. 

3  Oh,  let  that  will  which  gave  me  breath 

And  an  immortal  soul, 
In  joy  or  grief,  in  life  or  death, 
My  every  wish  control. 

4  Oh,  could  my  heart  thus  ever  pray, 

With  joy  life's  course  would  run: 
Teach  me,  0  God,  with  truth  to  say, 
"  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done.'-' 

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33  PRAYER.  34 

^).T)  Sow  to  pray  aright.  S.  M. 

1  T  OFTEN  say  my  prayers ; 
JL  But  do  I  ever  pray  ? 

Or  do  the  wishes  of  my  heart 
Suggest  the  words  I  say  ? 

2  'Tis  useless  to  implore, 
Unless  I  feel  my  need  ; 

Unless  'tis  from  a  sense  of  want, 
That  all  my  prayers  proceed. 

3  I  may  as  well  kneel  down, 
And  worship  gods  of  stone, 

As  offer  to  the  living  God, 
A  prayer  of  words  alone. 

4  For  words,  without  the  heart, 
The  Lord  will  never  hear; 

Nor  will  he  ever  those  regard, 
Whose  prayers  are  insincere. 

5  Lord!  teach  me  what  I  want, 
And  teach  me  how  to  pray ; 

Nor  let  me  e'er  implore  thy  grace, 
Not  feeling  what  I  say. 


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Sincere  Worship.  L.  M, 


1  1\/TY  Father,  when  I  come  to  thee, 
JjJ_  I  would  not  only  bend  the  knee, 
But  with  my  spirit  seek  thy  face ; 
With  my  whole  heart  desire  thy  grace. 

*2  I  plead  the  name  of  thy  dear  Son; 
All  he  has  said,  all  he  has  done: 
Oh,  may  I  feel  his  love  for  me, 
Who  died  from  sin  to  set  me  free ! 
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5  PRAYER.  $5 

3  My  Saviour,  guide  me  with  thine  eye ; 
My  sins  forgive,  my  wants  supply  ; 
With  favour  crown  my  youthful  days, 
And  my  whole  life  shall  speak  thy  praise 

4  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord,  impart ; 
Impress  thy  likeness  on  my  heart ; 
May  I  obey  thy  truth  in  love, 

Till  raised  to  dwell  with  thee  above ! 


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The  Lord's  Prayer.  S.  M 


1  /^UR  heavenly  Father,  hear 
\J  The  prayer  we  offer  now ; 

Thy  name  be  hallowed  far  and  near, 
To  thee  all  nations  bow. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will 
On  earth  be  done  in  love, 

As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfil 
Thy  perfect  law  above. 

3  Our  daily  bread  supply, 
While  by  thy  word  we  live ; 

The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive  as  we  forgive. 

4  From  dark  temptation's  power, 
From  Satan's  wiles,  defend ; 

Deliver  in  the  evil  hour, 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

5  Thine  then  forever  be 
Glory  and  power  divine  ; 

The  sceptre,  throne,  and  majesty 
Of  heaven  aud  earth  are  thine. 

2d 


PRAISE*  36 

Thus,  humbly  taught  to  pray, 
By  thy  beloved  Son, 
Through  him  we  come  to  thee>  and  say, 
"All  for  his  sake  be  done." 


PRAISE. 


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The  Object  of  our  Creation.  L.  M. 

1  TT7HY  have  we  lips,  if  not  to  sing 

VV     The  praises  of  our  heavenly  King? 
Why  have  we  hearts,  if  not  to  love 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend  above  ? 

2  Why  were  our  curious  bodies  made, 
And  every  part  in  order  laid  ? 

Why,  but  that  each  of  us  might  stand, 
A  living  wonder  from  his  hand  ? 

3  Why  have  we  souls,  if  not  to  know 
The  God  from  whom  our  mercies  flow? 
Sure  this  can  never  be  our  lot, — 

Like  senseless  brutes,  to  know  him  not? 

4  Why  have  we  life? — if  not  to  gain 
Immortal  life,  'tis  worse  than  vain: 
This  is  the  end  for  which  'twas  given  :-— 
We  live  on  earth,  to  live  in  heaven. 

5  Why  did  the  Saviour  leave  the  sky, 
Hang  on  a  cross,  and  bleed,  and  die? 
And  why  are  kind  persuasions  sent, 
To  call  and  win  us  to  repent? 

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87  praise.  38 

6  Surely  it  is,  that,  robed  in  white, 
And  made  well-pleasing  in  his  sight, 
Our  souls  may  join  the  happy  throng, 
And  sing  the  everlasting  song. 

*\  /  Universal  Adoration,.  L.  M» 

1  tSeFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
J3  Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy: 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone ; 

He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid. 

Made  us  of  clay  and  form'd  us  men  ; 
And,  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  stray'd, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, — 

Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame ; 
"What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name  ? 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise, 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command ; 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

fJQ  Thanksgiving  Hymn.  C.  M. 

I  THE  Lord  our  God  is  great  and  good ; 
JL    He  gives  us  life  and  breath; 
lie  grants  us  health,  provides  us  food, 
And  guards  us  e'en  in  death. 

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39  praise.  39 

2  With  clouds  he  curtains  o'er  the  sky, 

And  pours  the  genial  showers  ; 
Makes  green  the  fields,  when  parch' d  and 

dry. 
And  lifts  the  drooping  flowers. 

3  He  clothes  the  sun  with  glorious  rays, 

To  warm  and  cheer  the  earth ; 
And  draws  it  nightly  from  our  gaze, 
To  make  us  know  its  worth. 

4  He  hangs  the  moon  above  the  night, 

In  heaven's  star-spangled  dome; 
To  shed  on  earth  its  silvery  light, 
And  scatter  midnight's  gloom. 

5  Seed-time,  and  summer  in  its  glow, 

And  harvest  rich  and  full, 
And  winter  chill,  all  come  and  go, 
With  blessings  as  they  roll. 

6  Oh,  let  us  then  thanksgiving  raise ; 

Our  voices  join  to  sing, 
A  hymn  of  honour  and  of  praise, 
To  God  our  gracious  King. 

*_)\j        Mercies  temporal  and  spiritual.         L.  M 

1  p  REAT  Giver  of  all  earthly  good, 
VJT  We  thank  thee  for  our  daily  bread ; 
Oh,  add  thy  blessing  to  that  food, 

With  which  thou  dost  our  tables  spread. 

2  We  thank  thee  for  domestic  peace, 

The  comforts  of  a  quiet  home; 
Let  no  contention  or  disgrace 

Within  its  hallowed  borders  come. 
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40  PRAISE.  40 

3  We  thank  thee  for  our  social  joys  ; 

The  union  of  our  souls  in  prayer ; 
For  pity's  sympathizing  voice  ; 

For  hearts  that  in  our  gladness  share. 

4  We  thank  thee  for  this  goodly  land, 

Of  civil  and  religious  light ; 
Where  king's  decree,  or  bigot's  ban, 
Can  never  darken  freedom's  light. 

5  But  chiefly  do  we  thank  thee,  Lord, 

For  Bible  mercies — for  this  place — 
This  day,  too,  when  with  one  accord, 
We  meet  to  learn,  and  pray,  and  praise. 

6  Oh  that  these  benefits  may  all 

Be  sanctified  as  each  is  given ; 
That  we  thy  mercies  may  extol. 
Living  on  earth,  and  blest  in  heaven  I 


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Give  Thanks  to  God,  H.  M. 


GIVE  thanks  to  God  most  high, 
The  universal  Lord, 
The  sovereign  king  of  kings  j 
And  be  his  grace  adored, 
Thy  mercy,  Lord,  shall  still  endure ; 
And  ever  sure  abides  thy  word. 

How  mighty  is  his  hand ! 

What  wonders  hath  he  done ! 
He  formed  the  earth  and  seas, 
And  spread  the  heavens  alone. 
His  power  and  grace  are  still  the  same ; 
And  let  his  name  have  endless  praise. 

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41  PRAISE.  41 

3  He  saw  the  nations  lie, 

All  perishing  in  sin  ; 
And  pitied  the  sad  state 

The  ruined  world  was  in. 
Thy  mercy,  Lord,  shall  still  endure ; 
And  ever  sure  abides  thy  word*. 

4  He  sent  his  only  Son, 

To  save  us  from  our  woe  ; 
From  Satan,  sin,  and  death, 

And  every  hurtful  foe. 
His  power  and  grace  are  still  the  same ; 
And  let  his  name  have  endless  praise. 


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Universal  Praise.  S.  M. 


LET  every  creature  join, 
To  praise  the  eternal  God  ; 
Ye  heavenly  hosts,  the  song  begin, 
A.nd  sound  his  name  abroad. 

Thou  sun,  with  golden  beams, 
And  moon,  with  paler  rays, 
Ye  starry  lights,  ye  twinkling  flames, 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 

He  built  those  worlds  above, 
And  fixed  their  wondrous  frame ; 
By  his  command  they  stand  or  move, 
And  ever  speak  his  name. 

Ye  vapours,  when  ye  rise, 
Or  fall  in  showers  or  snow ; 
Ye  thunders,  murmuring  round  the  skies, 
His  power  and  glory  show. 
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42  praise.  43 

5  Wind,  hail,  and  flashing  fire, 
Agree  to  praise  the  Lord, 

When  ye,  in  dreadful  storms,  conspire 
To  execute  his  word. 

6  By  all  his  works  above, 
His  honours  be  expressed  ; 

But  we,  who  learn  his  saving  love, 
Should  sing  his  praises  best. 

4tw  The  Universal  King.  S.  M, 

1  /^OME,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
\J  And  hymns  of  glory  sing ; 

Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

2  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown, 
He  gave  the  seas  their  bound ; 

The  wat'ry  worlds  are  all  his  own ; 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne ; 
Come,  bow  before  the  Lord ; 

We  are  his  works,  and  not  our  own ; 
He  formed  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  vojice, 
Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod ; 

Come,  like  the  children  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 


43 


The  Universal  Song.  8s 

PRAISE  to  God,  the  great  Creator, 
Praise  to  God  from  every  tongue 
Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature, 
Join  the  universal  song. 

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44  praise.  44 

2  Father,  source  of  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  grace  is  thine ; 
Hail  the  God  of  our  salvation  ! 
Praise  him  for  his  love  divine  : 

3  For  ten  thousand  blessings  given, 

For  the  hope  of  futurejoy: 
Heirs  of  endless  bliss  in  heaven, 
Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high  ! 

4  Joyfully  on  earth  adore  him, 

Till  in  heaven  our  song  we  raise ; 
Then  enraptured  fall  before  him, 
Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 


44 


Songs  of  Praise.  7s. 

1  QONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sung, — 
O  Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rung, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, — 
When  he  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born : 
Songs  of  praise,  the  heavenly  train 
Uttered  when  he  rose  again. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away, — 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day: 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth,— 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  Let  us,  too,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Now  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice : 
Then  we  shall,  through  endless  days, 
Join  those  blissful  songs  of  praise. 

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4  5  praise.  46 


45 


46 


Grateful  Praise  for  the  Gospel.      6s,  4s. 

1  /^OME,  let  our  voices  raise 
\J  A  song  of  grateful  praise, 

And  thankful  love ; 
Let  each  a  tribute  bring, 
Let  all  awake  and  sing, 
Praise  to  our  heavenly  King, 

Who  dwells  above. 

2  The  gospel's  sacred  page 
Reveals  to  every  age, 

Salvation  free. 
Oh,  send  the  joyful  sound! 
And  let  it  echo  round, 
Till  praises  loud  resound, 

0  God,  to  thee  ! 

3  Accept  our  offerings,  Lord, 
To  spread  thy  truth  abroad, — 

Our  labours  own : 
At  length,  at  thy  right  hand, 
May  we  together  stand, 
And,  with  the  angel-band, 

Surround  thy  throne ! 


Come,  let  us  all.  C.  M« 


CtOME,  let  us  all  unite  to  praise 
i  Our  gracious  God  and  King  ; 
He  knows  our  weakness,  yet  he  deigns 

To  listen  while  we  sing. 
Praise  well  becomes  our  youthful  lips  ; 

Join  every  heart  and  tongue ; 
The  loving-kindness  of  our  God 
Demands  a  cheerful  song. 

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47  PRAISE.  47 

3  He  sent  his  Son  to  save  our  race, 

Who  came  and  dwelt  below; 
He  died  for  us,  and  from  his  grace 
Our  daily  mercies  flow. 

4  Hosanna,  then,  to  Christ  our  King, 

Shall  be  our  joyful  song ; 
Our  hearts  and  voices  gladly  sing, 
And  his  high  praise  prolong. 

5  Oh,  may  we  join  the  hosts  of  heaven, 

When  here  we  end  our  days  ; 
And  then  begin  the  glorious  song, 
Of  everlasting  praise. 


47 


The  Voice  of  Praise.  C.  M. 

1  T  IFT  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise  j 
_LJ  His  breath  our  souls  inspired ; 
Let  all  unite  the  hymn  to  raise, 

With  grateful  ardour  fired. 

2  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 

Whose  goodness,  passing  thought, 
Loads  every  moment,  as  it  flies, 
With  benefits  unsought. 

3  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 

From  whom  salvation  flows ; 
Who  sent  his  Son,  our  souls  to  save 
From  everlasting  woes. 

4  Lift  up  to  God  the  yoice  of  praise, 

For  hope's  transporting  ray, 
Which  lights,  through  darkosfc  shades  of 
death, 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 
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48  praise.  48 


48 


Mercies  acknowledged.  C.  M 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Father,  gracious  Lard, 
jLJl  Kind  guardian  of  my  days, 

Thy  mercies  let  my  heart  record 
In  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

2  In  life's  first  dawn,  my  tender  frame 

Was  thy  indulgent  care, 
Long  ere  I  could  pronounce  thy  name, 
Or  breathe  the  infant  prayer. 

3  Each  rolling  year  new  favours  brought 

From  thy  exhaustless  store  ; 
But,  ah  !  in  vain  my  labouring  thought 
Would  count  thy  mercies  o'er. 

4  While  sweet  reflection,  through  my  days, 

Thy  bounteous  hand  would  trace, 
Still  dearer  blessings  claim  my  praise, 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace. 

5  Yes !  I  adore  thee,  gracious  Lord ! 

For  favours  more  divine ; 
That  I  have  known  thy  sacred  word, 
Where  all  thy  glories  shine. 

6  Lord,  when  this  mortal  frame  decays, 

And  every  weakness  dies, 
Complete  the  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
And  raise  me  to  the  skies. 


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49  god.  49 

GOD. 


49 


Praise  to  the  Trinity.  H.  M. 


1  TX7E  give  immortal  praise 

VV  To  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  our  comforts  here, 
And  hopes  of  bliss  above. 
He  sent  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 
To  die  for  sins  that  man  had  done. 

2  To  God  the  Son  belongs 

Eternal  glory  too  ; 
"Who  bought  us  with  his  blood, 

From  everlasting  woe. 
But  now  he  lives,  and  now  he  reigns, 
And  sees  the  fruit  of  all  his  pains. 

3  To  Godthe  Holy  Ghost 

Immortal  praise  we  give; 
Whose  new-creating  power 

Can  make  the  sinner  live. 
His  work  completes  the  great  design, 
And  fills  the  soul  with  joys  divino. 

4  Almighty  God !  to  thee 

Be  endless  honours  done: 
The  undivided  Three ! 
The  uncreated  One ! 
Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Lord, 
And  rest  our  faith  upon  thy  word. 
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50  GOD.  51 


50 


The  Trinity.  6s,  4s. 

CtOME,  thou  Almighty  King, 
J  Help  us  thy  name  to  sing, 
Help  us  to  praise ! 
Father,  all-glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  Days. 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord,  arise, 
Scatter  our  enemies ; 

Now  make  them  fall ! 
Let  thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defence  be  made, 
Our  souls  on  thee  be  stayed : 

Lord,  hear  our  call ! 

3  Come,  thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  thy  mighty  sword ; 

Our  prayer  attend ! 
Come,  and  thy  people  bless ; 
Come,  give  thy  word  success  ; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend ! 

OX  T]l€re  «  a  God.  L.  M, 

1  rpHERE  is  a  God  who  reigns  above, — 

_1_    The  Lord  of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas ; 
I  fear  his  wrath,  I  ask  his  love, 

And  with  my  lips  I  sing  his  praise. 

2  There  is  a  law  which  he  hath  made, 

To  teach  us  all  what  we  must  do ; 

And  his  commands  must  be  obeyed, 

For  they  are  holy,  j  ust,  and  true. 

41 


God  our  Creator.  H.  M. 


52  god.      ,  52 

3  There  is  an  hour  when  I  must  die  ; 

Nor  do  I  know  how  soon  'twill  come ; 
Thousands  of  children,  young  as  I, 

Are  called  by  death  to  hear  their  doom. 

4  Let  me  improve  the  hours  I  have, 

Before  the  day  of  grace  is  fled ; 

There's  no  repentance  in  the  grave, 

Nor  pardon  offered  to  the  dead. 

52 

1  TTOW  great,  and  good,  and  wise, 
XX  Must  God  our  Maker  be, 
Who  formed  the  earth  and  skies, 

And  every  thing  we  see ! — 
The  sun  that  gives  us  warmth  and  light, 
And  moon  and  stars  that  shine  by  night. 

2  And  all  that  live  and  move, 

In  earth  and  sea  and  air, 
His  power  and  wisdom  prove, 
His  bounteous  love  declare : 
Birds,  beasts,  and  fishes,  great  and  small, 
And  creeping  things, — he  made  them  all. 

3  We  are  his  creatures,  too  ; 

He  formed  us  for  his  praise ; 
That  we  his  will  might  do, 

And  serve  him  all  our  days  ; 
And  then,  through  Christ's  redeeming  love, 
Live  in  a  better  world  above. 

4  Then  let  us  praise  the  Lord, 

And  all  his  works  admire, 
And  seek  him  in  his  word, 
And  there  his  will  inquire : 
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53  god.  54 

Then  we  at  length  shall  reach  the  place, 
Where  we  shall  see  our  Saviour's  face. 

•)£)  God  the  Creator.  C.  M. 

1  HPHERE'S  not  a  tint  that  paints  the  rose, 
X    Or  decks  the  lily  fair, 

Or  streaks  the  humblest  flower  that  blows, 
But  God  has  placed  it  there. 

2  At  early  dawn  there's  not  a  gale, 

Across  the  landscape  driven, 
And  not  a  breeze  that  sweeps  the  vale, 
That  is  not  sent  by  heaven. 

3  There's  not  of  grass  a  single  blade, 

Or  leaf  of  loveliest  green, 
Where  heavenly  skill  is  not  displayed, 
And  heavenly  wisdom  seen. 

4  There's  not  a  tempest,  dark  and  dread, 

Or  storm  that  rends  the  air, 
Or  blast  that  sweeps  the  ocean's  bed, 
But  God's  own  voice  is  there. 

5  Around,  beneath,  below,  above, 

Wherever  space  extends, 
There  God  displays  his  boundless  love, 
And  power  with  mercy  blends. 


54 


God  the  Creator.  C.  M. 

THERE'S  not  a  star  whose  twinkling  light 
Shines  on  the  distant  earth, 
And  cheers  the  silent  gloom  of  night, 
But  mercy  gave  it  birth. 

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55  god.  55 

2  There's  not  a  cloud  whose  dews  distil 

Upon  the  parching  clod, 
And  clothe  with  verdure  vale  and  hill, 
That  is  not  sent  by  God. 

3  There's  not  a  place  in  earth's  vast  round, 

In  ocean's  deep,  or  air, 
Where  skill  and  wisdom  are  not  found ; 
For  God  is  everywhere. 

4  Around,  beneath,  below,  above, 

Wherever  space  extends, 
There  God  displays  his  boundless  love, 
And  power  with  mercy  blends. 

r)iT)  G°d  is  Light  and  Love.  8s,  7s. 

1  C\  OD  is  love ;  his  mercy  brightens 
VT  All  the  path  in  which  we  move  ; 
Bliss  he  grants,  and  woe  he  lightens; 

God  is  light,  and  God  is  love. 

2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever ; 

Worlds  decay,  and  ages  move ; 
But  his  mercy  waneth  never : 
God  is  light,  and  God  is  love. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth, 

His  unchanging  goodness  proves  ; 
From  the  cloud  his  brightness  streameth ; 
God  is  light,  and  God  is  love. 

4  He  our  earthly  cares  entwineth 

With  his  comforts  from  above ; 
Everywhere  his  glory  shineth : 
God  is  light,  and  God  is  love. 
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56  god.  57 

£)V)  Love  °f  God.  7s,  P, 

1  QING,  my  soul,  his  wondrous  love, 
O  Who  from  yon  bright  world  above, 
Ever  watchful  o'er  our  race, 

Still  to  man  extends  his  grace : 
Sing,  my  soul,  his  wondrous  love. 

2  Heaven  and  earth  by  him  were  made, 
He  by  all  must  be  obeyed ; 

What  are  we,  that  he  should  show 
So  much  love  to  us  below  ? 
—  Sing,  my  soul,  his  wondrous  love. 

3  God,  thus  merciful  and  good, 
Bought  us  with  a  Saviour's  blood ; 
And,  to  make  our  safety  sure, 
Guides  us  by  his  Spirit  pure: 
Sing,  my  soul,  his  wondrous  love. 

4  teing,  my  soul,  adore  his  name, 
Let  his  glory  be  thy  theme ; 
Praise  him  till  he  calls  thee  home, 
Trust  his  love  for  all  to  come : 
Praise,  0  praise  the  God  of  love. 


57 


lS 


God  is  good.  6s,  5s. 

EE  the  shining  dew-drops, 
On  the  flowers  strewed, 
Proving,  as  they  sparkle, 

"God  is  ever  good." 
See  the  morning  sunbeams 

Lighting  up  the  wood, 
Silently  proclaiming, 

"  God  is  ever  good." 

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58  god.  58 

3  Hear  the  mountain-streamlet, 

In  the  solitude, 
With  its  ripple  saying, 
"  God  is  ever  good." 

4  In  the  leafy  tree-tops, 

Where  no  fears  intrude, 
Merry  birds  are  singing, 
"  God  is  ever  good." 

5  Bring,  my  heart,  thy  tribute, 

Songs  of  gratitude, 

While  all  nature  utters, 

"  God  is  ever  good." 


58 


Omniscience.  C   M 


1  rpHE  eye  of  God  is  everywhere, 
JL  To  watch  the  sinner's  ways ; 
He  sees  who  join  in  humble  prayer, 

And  who  in  solemn  praise. 

2  One  glance  of  thine,  eternal  Lord, 

Can  pierce  and  search  us  through ; 
Nor  heaven,  nor  earth,  nor  hell,  afford 
A  shelter  from  thy  view ! 

3  The  universe,  in  every  part, 

At  once  before  thee  lies ; 
And  every  thought,  and  every  heart, 
Are  open  to  thine  eyes. 

4  Prepare  us,  Lord,  to  pray  and  praise, 

With  fervent,  holy  love ; 
And  fit  us  by  thy  word  of  grace, 
To  worship  thee  above. 

46 


59  god.  60 

tj\/  God  is  evert/where.  L.  M. 

1  A  MONG  the  deepest  shades  of  night, 
JjL  Can  there  be  one  who  sees  my  way  ? 
Yes  ;  God  is  as  a  shining  light, 

That  turns  the  darkness  into  day. 

2  When  every  eye  around  me  sleeps, 

May  I  not  sin  without  control  ? 
No  ;  for  a  constant  watch  he  keeps 
On  every  thought  of  every  soul. 

3  If  I  could  find  some  cave  unknown, 

Where  human  feet  have  never  trod, 
Yet  there  I  should  not  be  alone : 
,  On  every  side  there  would  be  God. 

4  He  smiles  in  heaven;  he  frowns  in  hell; 

He  fills  the  earth,  the  air,  the  sea ; 
I  must  within  his  presence  dwell ; 
I  cannot  from  his  anger  flee. 

5  Yet  I  may  flee  ;  he  shows  me  where ; — 

To  Jesus  Christ  he  bids  me  fly ; 

And,  while  I  seek  for  pardon  there, 

There's  only  mercy  in  his  eye. 


60 


God's  Omnipresence  and  Omniscience.  C.  M. 

1  TN  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, 
JL  In  vain  my  soul  would  try 

To  shun  thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest ; 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

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61  god.  61 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 

Before  they're  formed  within ; 
And,  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  Oh  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high! 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secured  by  sovereign  love. 


61 


Poiver,  Wisdom,  and  Goodness  of  God.    C.  M 

SING  th'  almighty  power  of  God, 
That  made  the  mountains  rise  ; 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 


2  I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day ; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

That  filled  the  earth  with  food ; 
He  formed  the  creatures  by  his  word, 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4  Lord,  how  thy  wonders  are  displayed, 

Where'er  I  turn  my  eye  ! 
If  I  survey  the  ground  I  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  sky. 
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62  god.  62 

5  There's  not  a  plant,  nor  flower  below, 

But  makes  thy  glories  known  ; 
And  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow, 
By  order  from  thy  throne. 

6  Creatures,  as  numerous  as  they  be, 

Are  subject  to  thy  care  ; 
There's  not  a  place  where  we  can  flee, 
But  God  is  present  there. 


62 


God  in  his  Works  and  Word.         S.  M. 


BEHOLD,  the  lofty  sky 
Declares  its  maker,  God ; 
And  all  the  starry  worlds  on  high, 
Proclaim  his  power  abroad. 

The  darkness  and  the  light 
Still  keep  their  course  the  same ; 
"While  night  to  day,  and  day  to  night, 
Divinely  teach  his  name. 

In  every  different  land, 
Their  general  voice  is  known ; 
They  show  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 
And  orders  of  his  throne. 

His  laws  are  just  and  pure, 
His  truth  without  deceit ; 
His  promises  forever  sure, 
And  his  rewards  are  great. 

While  of  thy  works  I  sing, 
Thy  glory  to  proclaim, 
Accept  the  praise,  my  God,  my  King, 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 

4  40 


63 


GOD.  64 


\3^)         "My  times  are  in  thy  hand."  S.  M 

1  "  "IV  /TY  times  are  in  thy  hand  \" 

IVi.  My  God,  I  wish  them  there ; 
My  life,  my  friends,  my  soul,  I  leave 
Entirely  to  thy  care. 

2  "  My  times  are  in  thy  hand !" 
Whatever  they  may  be, 

Pleasing  or  painful,  dark  or  bright, 
As  best  may  seem  to  thee. 

3  "  My  times  are  in  thy  hand  I" 
Why  should  I  doubt  or  fear  ? 

My  Father's  love  will  never  cause 
His  child  a  needless  tear. 

4  "  My  times  are  in  thy  hand !" 
He  who  for  sinners  died, — 

He  whom  my  many  sins  had  pierced, — 
Is  now  my  Guard  and  Guide. 

5  "  My  times  are  in  thy  hand!" 
Jesus,  my  Advocate : 

Nor  shall  thine  hand  be  raised  in  vain, 
For  me  to  supplicate. 

6  "  My  times  are  in  thy  hand !" 
So  let  me  trust  in  thee ; 

And,  after  death,  at  thy  right  hand, 
May  I  forever  be. 


64 


God  our  Father.  CM. 

1  TTTE  are  not  orphans  on  the  earth, 
VV     Though  friends  and  parents  die; 
One  Parent  never  bows  to  death, — 
One  Friend  is  ever  nigh. 
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65  god  65 

2  Even  he  who  lit  the  stars  of  old, 

And  filled  the  ocean  broad, 
Whose  works  and  ways  are  manifold,— 
Our  Father  is  our  God. 

3  There  comes  no  change  upon  his  years, 

No  failure,  to  his  hand  ; 
His  love  will  lighten  all  our  cares, 
His  law  our  steps  command. 

4  May  he  who  for  our  sakes  the  gloom 

Of  death's  dark  valley  trod, 
Bring  us  all  safe  at  last  to  him, — 
Our  Father  and  our  God ! 


65 


Mighty  God.  8s,  7s. 

1  IV /TIGHT Y  God,  while  angels  bless  thee, 
JjLL  May  we  sinners  speak  thy  name  ? 
Lord  of  men  as  well  as  angels, 

Thou  art  every  creature's  theme. 

2  Lord  of  every  land  and  nation, 

Ancient  of  eternal  days  ; 
Sounded  through  thy  wide  dominion, 
Be  thy  just  and  lawful  praise. 

3  Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory, 

Shall  thy  praise  unuttered  be  ? 
Flee,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence ; 
Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die. 

4  Oh,  return,  thrice-blessed  Saviour! 

Leave  thy  footstool,  take  thy  throne ; 
Thence  return  and  reign  forever ; 
Be  the  kingdom  all  thine  own. 

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THE   SAVIOUR.  67 


The  Lord  of  AIL  CM. 


1  TTTHERE  is  the  high  and  lofty  One? 

VV     His  dwelling  is  afar; 
He  lives  beyond  the  blazing  sun, 
And  every  distant  star. 

2  But  God,  whom  thousand  worlds  obey, 

Descends  to  earthly  ground ; 
And  dwells  in  cottages  of  clay, 
.    If  there  his  saints  are  found. 

3  Is  not  the  heaven  of  heavens  his  own  ? 

Yes,  he  is  Lord  of  all ; 
And  there,  before  his  awful  throne, 
The  saints  and  angels  fall. 

4  And  yet,  if  we  will  humbly  bend, 

In  worship  of  the  heart, 
The  mighty  God  will  condescend, 
And  peace  to  us  impart. 


THE  SAVIOUR. 


(3  /  Song  of  the  Angels.  7s,  8s,  Ca 

1  TJOW  sang  the  heavenly  army, 
JjL  By  watching  shepherds  seen, 
When  round  them  lay  the  silent  night, 
On  pastures  wide  and  green. 
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2  The  glory  of  their  coming 

Made  moon  and  starlight  dim, 
And  hearts  were  cheered  for  evermore, 
That  heard  their  blessed  hymn. 

3  "  Glory  to  God  in  heaven, 

Peace  on  the  earth  below, 
For  he  is  born  who  will  redeem 
This  world  from  sin  and  woe." 

4  Oh,  Lord  of  our  salvation, 

We  praise  thee  night  and  morn, 
That  we  too,  in  this  darkened  life, 
Have  heard  that  Christ  was  born ! 


68 


Bethlehem.  7s,  6  lines 

LET  us  go  to  Bethlehem  ; 
There  the  King  of  Glory  lies ! 
He  has  left  his  diadem, 

And  his  throne  beyond  the  skies ! 
He,  the  Lord  of  endless  years, 
Now  a  feeble  babe  appears. 
Let  us  go  to  Bethlehem : 

God  descends  with  men  to  dwell! 
And  he  comes  not  to  condemn, 

But  to  save  from  sin  and  hell : 
Oh,  what  rich  and  boundless  grace, 
To  our  lost  and  guilty  race ! 
Let  us  go  to  Bethlehem  : 

Eastern  magi  worship  there ; 
Let  us  strive  to  rival  them, 

With  the  incense  of  our  prayer ; 
And  our  hearts,  as  offerings  bring, 
To  the  glorious  new-born  King. 

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69 


The  Star  of  the  East.  lis,  10s. 

1  "BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the 

I)       morning, 

Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine 
aid ; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 

Guide  where  the  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold    on    his    cradle    the    dew-drops    are 

shining ; 
Low  lies  his  head,  with  the  beasts  of  the 
stall ; 
Angels  adore  him,  in  slumbers  reclining, — 
Maker  and  Monarch  and  Saviour  of  all ! 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odours  of  Eden,  and  offerings  divine  ? 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the 

ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from  the 

mine? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  his  favour  secure ; 
Richer,  by  far,  is  the  heart's  adoration ; 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  mon> 

ing> 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine 

aid; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid 

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The  Matchless  Friend.  8s,  7s,  P. 

NE  there  is,  above  all  others, 
Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend: 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 

Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end : 
They  who  his  affection  prove, 
Find  his  heart  abounds  with  love. 
Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 

Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood? 
But  our  Jesus  died  to  have  us 

Reconciled  in  him  to  God : 
This  was  boundless  love  indeed; 
Jesus  is  a  Friend  in  need. 
When  he  lived  on  earth  abased, 

Friend  of  Sinners  was  his  name ; 
Now,  above  all  glory  raised, 

He  rejoices  in  the  same  ; 
Still  he  calls  them  brethren,  friends, 
And  to  all  their  wants  attends. 
Oh  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften ! 

Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love ; 
We,  alas  !  forget  too  often 

What  a  Friend  we  have  above : 
But  if  there  our  souls  are  brought, 
We  will  love  thee  as  we  ought. 


71 


The  Wondrous  Slory.  8s,  7s,  P. 

1  pOD  forbid  that  I  should  glory, 
vX  Save  in  Jesus  and  his  cross ! 
Oh,  it  is  a  wondrous  story, 
How  he  came  to  seek  the  lost ; 
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How  he  left  his  Father's  side, 
Toiled  and  sorrowed,  wept  and  died  1 

2  'Tis  a  story  past  conceiving ; 

;Tis  the  height,  the  depth  of  love ; 
'Tis  a  story  worth  believing 

By  the  hosts  in  heaven  above, — 
By  God's  children  here  below, 
By  a  world  of  sin  and  woe. 

3  7Tis  a  story,  oh  how  charming, 

To  the  pilgrim  in  the  vale ; 
Of  its  sting  cold  death  disarming, — 

Death,  that  "king  of  terrors"  pale; 
Heir's  strong  bars  are  all  in  vain : 
Jesus  died  and  rose  again. 

4  Come,  then,  sing  the  wondrous  story, 

We  are  rich  by  Jesus'  loss  ; 
God  forbid  that  we  should  glory, 

Save  in  Jesus  and  his  cross  ! 
This  shall  ever  be  our  theme ; 
We  will  sing  of  none  but  him. 


72 


Immanuel's  Praise.  6s,  8s,  4b. 


1  pROCLAIM  the  lofty  praise 
JL    Of  Him  who  once  was  slain  ; 
But  now  is  risen  through  endless  days, 

To  live  and  reign : 
He  lives  and  reigns  on  high, 

Who  bought  us  with  his  blood, — 
Enthroned  above  the  farthest  sky. 

Our  Saviour,  God. 
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2  All  honour,  power,  and  praise, 

To  Jesus'  name  belong ; 
With  hosts  seraphic,  glad  we  raise 

The  sacred  song : 
"Worthy  the  Lamb,"  they  cry, 

"That  on  the  cross  was  slain;" 
But  now,  ascended  up  on  high, 

He  lives  to  reign. 

3  He  lives  to  bless  and  save 

The  souls  redeem' d  by  grace, 
And  rescue  from  the  dreary  grave 

Our  fallen  race : 
And  soon  we  hope,  above, 

A  louder  strain  to  sing, — 
With  all  our  powers  to  praise  and  love 

Our  Saviour-king. 

|  {J     The  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the  Life.    'CM, 

1  nHHOU  art  the  way ;  to  thee  alone 
X    From  sin  and  death  we  flee ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 

Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  truth;  thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  life ;  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm  ; 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee, 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  way,  the  truth,  the  life : 

Gr&nt  us  that  way  to  know, 

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74 


That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 


The  Author  of  Salvation.      7s,  6s,  double. 

1  HHHE  Author  of  salvation— 

J_    The  Saviour  meek  and  mild — 
Once  took  a  lowly  station, 

Became  a  little  child. 
In  infancy  a  stranger, 

How  mean  was  his  abode  1 
His  cradle  was  a  manger, 

Himself  the  Son  of  God. 

2  His  earthly  parents  found  him 

Submissive  day  by  day  ; 
So  meek  to  all  around  him, 

So  ready  to  obey. 
No  stain  of  sin  or  folly 

Could  ever  cloud  his  brow ; 
His  heart,  so  pure  and  holy, 

With  love  would  ever  glow. 

3  And  when  his  foes  assailed  him, 

He  sought  but  to  forgive  ; 
When  to  the  cross  they  nailed  him, 

He  died  that  they  might  live. 
This  bright  example  shows  us 

What  duties  to  fulfil ; 
Oh,  let  it  now  arouse  us, 

To  learn  and  do  his  will ! 


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5S 


The  Example  of  Jesus.  C.  M 

HEN,  for  some  little  insult  given, 
My  angry  passions  rise, 


76  the  SAVIOUR.  76 

I'll  think  how  Jesus  came  from  heaven, 
And  bore  his  injuries. 

2  He  was  insulted  every  day, 

Though  all  his  words  were  kind  ; 
But  nothing  men  could  do  or  say, 
Disturbed  his  heavenly  mind. 

3  Not  all  the  wicked  scoffs  he  heard, 

Against  the  truths  he  taught, 
Excited  one  reviling  word, 
Or  one  revengeful  thought. 

4  And  when  upon  the  cross  he  bled, 

With  all  his  foes  in  view ; 
"  Father,  forgive  their  sin,"  he  said ; 
"They  know  not  what  they  do." 

5  Dear  Jesus,  may  I  learn  of  thee 

My  temper  to  amend : 
But  speak  the  pardoning  word  for  me, 
Whenever  I  offend. 


76 


Lord,  be  our  Shepherd!  C.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  be  our  Shepherd  in  thy  love, 

I  I  And  keep  us  safe  from  sin, 

That  to  the  blessed  fields  above, 

Our  steps  may  enter  in : — 

2  The  fields  where  all  thy  flock  shall  meet, 

The  righteous  and  the  wise  ; 

And  there  shall  be  no  weary  feet, 

And  there  no  weeping  eyes. 

3  Though  poor  and  feeble  be  our  faith. 

We  know  thine  arm  is  strong : 

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For  thou  hast  loved  us  even  to  death, 
And  thou  hast  sought  us  long. 
4  Lord  !  let  us  early  seek  thee  too ; 
And,  from  thine  holy  hill, 
Life's  many  snares  and  perils  through, 
Be  thou  our  Shepherd  still. 
*~« 

|    /  Christ  the  Shepherd.  C.  M 

1  QEE  the  kind  Shepherd,  Jesus,  stands, 
O  With  all  engaging  charms  ; 

Hark,  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms  ! 

2  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 

"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these, 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

3  He'll  lead  us  to  the  heavenly  streams, 

Where  living  waters  flow  ; 
And  guide  us  to  the  fruitful  fields, 
Where  trees  of  knowledge  grow. 

4  The  feeblest  lamb  amidst  the  flock, 

Shall  be  its  Shepherd's  care : 
While  folded  in  the  Saviour's  arms, 
We're  safe  from  every  snare. 

/  X  Jesus  our  Shepherd.  8s,  7s,  4s, 

1  QAVIOUR,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us ; 
O  Much  we  need  thy  tender  care  : 
In  thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us ; 
For  our  use  thy  folds  prepare. 

Blessed  Jesus  1 
Thou  hast  bought  us ;  thine  we  are. 
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2  We  are  thine,  do  thou  befriend  us ; 

Be  the  guardian  of  our  way ; 
Keep  thy  nock,  from  sin  defend  us ; 
Seek  us  when  we  go  astray. 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Listen  to  us  when  we  pray. 

3  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be ; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 

Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free. 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Let  us  early  turn  to  thee. 

4  Early  let  us  seek  thy  favour, 

Early  let  us  do  thy  will,; 
Holy  Lord,  our  only  Saviour, 
With  thy  grace  our  bosom  fill. 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  us  still. 


79 


Come,  let  us  sing.       7s,  6s,  double. 


1  pOME,  let  us  sing  of  Jesus, 

\j  While  hearts  and  voices  blend; 
Come,  let  us  sing  of  Jesus, 

The  sinner's  only  friend. 
His  holy  soul  rejoices, 

Amid  the  choirs  above, 
To  hear  our  youthful  voices, 

Exulting  in  his  love. 

2  We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Who  wept  our  path  along  ; 
We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 
The  tempted  and  the  strong  ; 

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None  who  besought  his  healing, 
He  passed  unheeded  by ; 

And  still  retains  his  feeling 
For  us,  above  the  sky. 

3  We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Who  died  our  souls  to  save ; 
We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Triumphant  o'er  the  grave  ; 
And  in  our  hour  of  danger, 

We'll  trust  his  love  alone, 
Who  once  slept  in  a  manger, 

And  now  sits  on  the  throne. 

4  Then  let  us  sing  of  Jesus, 

While  yet  on  earth  we  stay ; 
And  hope  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Throughout  eternal  day; 
For  those  who  here  confess  him, 

He  will  in  heaven  confess ; 
And  faithful  hearts  that  bless  him, 

He  will  forever  bless. 


80 


Hosanna  to  his  Name.    7s,  6s,  double. 


1  TTTHEN,  his  salvation  bringing, 

VV     To  Zion  Jesus  came, 
The  children  all  stood  singing 

Hosanna  to  his  name. 
Nor  did  their  zeal  offend  him ; 

But,  as  he  rode  along, 
He  let  them  still  attend  him, 

And  smiled  to  hear  their  song. 

2  And,  since  the  Lord  retaineth 

His  love  for  children  still, 
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Though  now  as  King  he  reigneth, 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill, 
We'll  flock  around  his  banner, 

Who  sits  upon  the  throne ; 
And  cry  aloud,  "  Hosanna, 

To  David's  royal  Son!" 

3  For,  should  we  fail  proclaiming, 

Our  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  stones,  our  silence  shaming, 

Might  well  hosanna  raise. 
But  shall  we  only  render 

The  tribute  of  our  words  ? 
No!  while  our  hearts  are  tender, 

They,  too,  shall  be  the  Lord's. 


81 


Hosannas.  8s,  7s,  4s, 


1  r\NCE  was  heard  the  song  of  children, 
\J  By  the  Saviour  when  on  earth ; 
Joyful  in  the  sacred  temple, 

Shouts  of  youthful  praise  had  birth ; 

And  hosannas, 
Loud  to  David's  Son  broke  forth. 

2  Palms  of  victory  strewn  around  him, 

Garments  spread  beneath  his  feet, 
Prophet  of  the  Lord  they  crowned  him, 
In  fair  Salem's  crowded  street ; 

While  hosannas, 
From  the  lips  of  children  greet. 

3  God  o'er  all  in  heaven  reigning, 

We  this  day  thy  glory  sing, 
Not  with  palms  thy  pathway  strewing, — 
We  would  loftier  tribute  bring, 


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THE    SAVIOUR.  82 


Glad  hosannas, 
To  our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 
I  Oh,  though  humble  is  our  offering, 
Lord,  accept  our  grateful  lays, 
These  from  children  once  proceeding, 
Thou  didst  deem  "  perfected  praise." 

Now  hosannas, 
Saviour,  Lord,  to  thee  we  raise. 

8£T\       "  The  Son  of  Man  hath  not  where 
£j  to  lay  his  head."  7s,  doubles 

1  T)LEST  Redeemer  !  was  it  so, 
JD  In  thy  pilgrimage  below? 
Could  the  peopled  earth  afford 
Home  nor  shelter  to  its  Lord  ? 
While  the  raven  found  a  nest, 
And  the  fox  a  cave  of  rest, 

Where  from  tempests  they  might  flee,— 
Had  thy  world  no  rest  for  thee  ? 

2  Theme  of  many  a  prophet's  pen, 
Wert  thou  homeless  among  men  ? 
Thou  that  from  both  sin  and  fear, 
Bought  them  at  a  price  so  dear  ? 
Thou  that  spake  as  man  ne'er  spake, 
Thou  that  bade  the  dead  awake, 
Thou  that  made  our  bondage  free, — 
Saviour,  was  it  so  with  thee  ? 

8  Well  may  ransomed  sinners  take 
Toil  and  sorrow  for  thy  sake ; 
And,  like  them,  the  twelve  of  old, 
Fear  no  loss  of  goods  or  gold; 
Well  may  we  be  found  content, 
With  the  portion  God  has  lent, 
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Since  for  wanderers  such  as  we, 
Saviour,  it  was  so  with  thee ! 


83 


Jesus  in  the  Garden.  lis. 


1  rpHOU  sweet  gliding  Kedron,  by  thy  silver 
JL    stream, 

Our   Saviour  would   linger  in   moonlight's 

soft  beam ; 
And   by   thy  bright  waters   till   midnight 

would  stay, 
And  lose  in  thy  murmurs  the  toils  of  the 

day. 

2  How  damp  were  the  vapours   that  fell  on 

his  head  ! 
How  hard  was  his  pillow,  how  humble  his 

bed! 
The  angels  beholding,  amazed  at  the  sight, 
Attended  their  Master,  with  solemn  delight. 

3  Oh,  garden  of  Olives,  thou  dear  honoured 

spot, 
The  fame  of  thy  wonders  shall  ne'er  be 

forgot ; 
The  theme   most   transporting   to  seraphs 

above, — 
The  triumph  of  sorrow,  the  triumph  of  love. 

4  Come,  let  us  adore  him ;  come,  bow  at  his 

feet : 
Oh,  give  him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is 

meet; 
Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise, 
And  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the 

skies. 

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84 


1  TN 

1 1 


Bound  upon  the  Accursed  Tree.    7s,  double. 

BOUND  upon  the  accursed  tree, 
Faint  and  bleeding,  who  is  he? 
See  his  eyes,  so  pale  and  dim ; 
Streaming  blood  and  writhing  limb ; 
See  the  flesh  with  scourges  torn ; 
See  the  crown  of  twisted  thorn ; 
See  the  drooping  death-dewed  brow ; 
Son  of  Man,  'tis  thou !  ;tis  thou ! 

Bound  upon  the  accursed  tree, 
Sad  and  dying,  who  is  he  ? 
Hark  !  his  prayer  for  them  that  slew, 
"  Lord,  they  know  not  what  they  do V 
Lo,  the  sun  at  noon  grown  pale  ! 
Rent  in  twain  the  temple's  veil ! 
Trembling  nature  knows  thee  now ; 
Son  of  God,  'tis  thou  !  'tis  thou  ! 

Bound  upon  the  accursed  tree, 
Dread  and  awful,  who  was  he? 
Though  his  lifeless  corpse  was  laid 
In  a  cold  sepulchral  bed, 
Soon  the  Saviour,  from  the  grave, 
Hose,  a  conqueror  strong,  to  save ; 
Bright  the  crown  that  decks  his  brow ; 
Son  of  God,  'tis  thou !  His  thou ! 

The  Lamb  that  was  slain.  lis. 

the  far  better  regions  of  glory  and  light, 
The  ransomed  are  singing,  in  garments 
of  white ; 
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86  THE  SAVIOUR.  86 

The  harpers  are  harping,  and  all  the  bright 

train 
Sing  the  song  of  Redemption,  "  the  Lamb 

that  was  slain." 

2  Like    the    sound  of  the    sea    swells  theii 

chorus  of  praise, 
Round  the  star-circled  crown  of  the  Ancient 

of  Days ; 
And  thrones    and   dominions    re-echo  the 

strain, 
Of  "  Glory  eternal  to  him  that  was  slain  \" 

3  Dear  Saviour,  may  we,  with  our  voices  so 

faint, 
Sing  the  chorus   celestial  with  angel  and 

saint  ? 
Yes !  yes !  we  will  sing,  and  thine  ear  we 

will  gain, 
With  the  song  of  redemption,  "the  Lamb 

that  was  slain." 

4  Now  teachers,  and  children,  and  youth  all 

unite, 
In  a  loud  hallelujah  with  the  ransomed  in 

light ; 
To  Jesus  we'll  sing  that  melodious  strain, 
The  song  of  redemption,  ' '  the  Lamb  that 

was  slain." 

OO  Resurrection  of  Jesus.  H.  M, 

kTJR  Great  Redeemer  rose, 


1  0 


Our  Saviour  left  the  dead ; 
And  over  all  his  foes, 

High  raised  his  conquering  head : 
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87  THE    SAVIOUR.  87 

In  wild  dismay,  the  guards  around, 
Fell  to  the  ground,  and  sunk  away. 

2  Lo  !  the  angelic  bands, 

In  full  assembly  meet ; 
They  wait  his  high  commands, 

They  worship  at  his  feet ; 
Joyful  they  come,  and  wing  their  way, 
From  realms  of  day,  to  Jesus'  tomb. 

3  Then  back  to  heaven  they  fly, 

And  the  glad  tidings  bear  ; 
Hark  !  as  they  soar  on  high, 

What  music  fills  the  air  ! 
Their  anthems  say,  "Jesus,  who  bled, 
Hath  left  the  dead  ;  he  rose  to-day." 

4  Ye  mortals,  catch  the  sound, 

Redeemed  by  him  from  hell ! 
And  send  the  echo  round 

The  globe  on  which  you  dwell : 
Transported,  cry,  "  Jesus,  who  bled, 
Hath  left  the  dead,  no  more  to  die." 

5  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 

Who  sav'st  us  with  thy  blood ; 
Wide  be  thy  name  adored, 

Thou  rising,  reigning  God ! 
Oh,  may  we  rise,  with  thee  to  reign, 
And  kingdoms  gain,  beyond  the  skies. 


87 


His  Humiliation  and  Exaltation.      H.  M, 

COME,  every  youthful  heart, 
That  loves  the  Saviour's  name ; 
Your  noblest  powers  exert, 
To  celebrate  his  fame  : 


88  THE  SAVIOUR.  88 

Tell  all  above,  and  all  below, 
The  debt  of  love  to  him  you  owe. 

2  He  left  his  starry  crown, 

And  laid  his  robes  aside  ; 
On  wings  of  love  came  down, 

And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died. 
What  he  endured,  oh !  who  can  tell  ? 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  and  hell  1 

3  From  the  dark  grave  he  rose, — 

The  mansions  of  the  dead; 
And  thence  his  mighty  foes, 
In  glorious  triumph  led  ; 
Up  through  the  sky  the  Conqueror  rode ; 
He  reigns  on  high,  the  Saviour-God. 

4  From  thence  our  Lord  will  come, 

Nor  long  his  chariot  stay; 

He'll  bear  the  ransomed  home, 

To  realms  of  endless  day: 

Then  shall  they  see  his  lovely  face, 

And  ever  rest  in  his  embrace. 

r*)?^  Christ's  Exaltation.  S.  M. 

1  T)EYOND  the  starry  skies, 
_D  Far  as  the  eternal  hills, 

There,  in  the  boundless  world  of  light, 
Our  great  Redeemer  dwells. 

2  Around  him  angels  fair, 
In  countless  armies,  shine; 

And  ever,  in  exalted  lays, 
They  offer  songs  divine. 

3  "Hail,  Prince  of  life  !"  they  cry, 
"Whose  unexampled  love, 


89 


HOLY    SPIRIT. 


Moved  thee  to  quit  these  glorious  realms 
And  royalties  above." 

And  when  he  stooped  to  earth, 
And  suffered  rude  disdain, 
They  cast  their  honours  at  his  feet, 
And  waited  in  his  train. 

They  saw  him  on  the  cross, 
While  darkness  veiled  the  skies  ; 
And  when  he  burst  the  gates  of  death, 
They  saw  the  Conqueror  rise. 

They  thronged  his  chariot-wheels, 
And  bore  him  to  his  throne ; 
Then  swept  their  golden  harps  and  sung, 
"  The  glorious  work  is  done." 


HOLY  SPIRIT. 


CV  " Come"  S.  M. 

1  rp  HE  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 

JL    Is  whispering,  "Sinner,  come;" 
The  bride,  the  church  of  Christ,  proclaims, 
To  all  his  children,  "  Come !" 

2  Let  him  that  heareth,  say, 
To  all  about  him,  "Come!" 

Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come ! 
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HOLY   SPIRIT.  90 

Yes,  whosoever  will, 
Oh,  let  him  freely  come ; 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life ; 
;Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

Lo !  Jesus,  who  invites, 
Declares,  "I  quickly  come:" 
Lord,  help  us  to  obey  thy  call, 
And  at  thy  bidding,  come ! 


90 


The  Spirit's  Influence.  C.  M. 

1  pOME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
\J  With  all  thy  quickening  powers; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love, 

In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys; 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise  ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate  ? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

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91  HOLY   SPIRIT. 


91 


Guidance  of  the  Spirit.  L.  M. 

COME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above  ; 
Be  thou  our  Guardian,  thou  our  Guide; 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 
The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 
And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, — 
That  we  from  God  may  not  depart. 
Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 
That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God  ; 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way ; 
Nor  let  us  from  his  precepts  stray. 
Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
In  his  enjoyment  to  be  blest; 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  the  seat  of  bliss, 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 


92 


Prayer  for  the  Spirit.  L.  M. 

1  TYESCEND  from  heaven,  immortal  Dove, 

1 )  Stoop  down  and  take  us  on  thy  wings; 
And  mount,  and  bear  us  far  above 
The  reach  of  these  inferior  things, 

2  Beyond,  beyond  this  1  )wer  sky, 

Up  where  eternal  ages  roll ; 
Where  solid  pleasures  never  die, 
And  fruits  immortal  feast  the  soul. 

3  Oh  for  a  sight,  a  pleasing  sight, 

Of  our  Almighty  Father's  throne ! 
There  sits  our  Saviour,  crowned  with  light, 
Clothed  in  a  body  like  our  own. 
12 


93  HOLY   SPIRIT.  94 

4  Adoring  saints  around  him  stand, 

And  thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall ; 
The  God  shines  gracious  through  the  man, 
And  sheds  sweet  glories  on  them  all. 

5  Oh,  what  amazing  joys  they  feel, 

While  to  their  golden  harps  they  sing ; 
And  sit  on  every  heavenly  hill, 

And  spread  the  triumphs  of  their  King ! 

yH  The  Comforter.  8s,  4s. 

1  /"WR  blest  Redeemer,  ere  he  breathed 
\J  His  last  farewell, 

A  Guide,  a  Comforter,  bequeathed, 
With  us  to  dwell. 

2  He  comes  his  graces  to  impart ; 

A  willing  guest, 
While  he  can  find  one  humble  heart, 
Wherein  to  rest. 

3  And  all  the  good  that  we  possess, 

His  gift  we  own  ; 
Yea,  every  thought  of  holiness, 
And  victory  won. 

4  Spirit  of  purity  and  grace, 

Our  weakness  see ; 
Oh,  make  our  hearts  thy  dwelling-place, 
And  worthier  thee. 


94 

x0 


Asking  for  the  Holy  Spirit.  C.  M, 

UR  heavenly  Father  bids  us  ask 
The  blessings  of  his  grace ; 
And  it  should  never  be  a  task, 
To  seek  our  Father's  face. 

73 


95  THE   BIBLE.  95 

2  He  looks  on  us  with  thoughts  of  love, 

And  promises  to  send 
The  Holy  Spirit  from  above, 
To  be  our  guide  and  friend. 

3  How  much  do  we  his  guidance  need, 

Who  are  so  prone  to  stray ! 

The  Spirit  will  to  Jesus  lead, 

And  teach  us  how  to  pray. 

4  And  he  will  show  us  heavenly  things, 

And  form  our  hearts  anew, 
To  serve  and  love  the  King  of  Kings, 
As  saints  and  angels  do. 

5  0  Lord !  that  promised  gift  bestow, 

And  fill  us  with  thy  love  ; 
That  we  may  serve  thee  here  below, 
And  dwell  with  thee  above. 


THE  BIBLE. 


95 


Perfection  of  the  Bible.  C.  M. 

1  riREAT  God,  with  wonder  and  with 
vX  praise, 

On  all  thy  works  I  look ; 
But  still  thy  wisdom,  power,  and  grace, 
Shine  brightest  in  thy  book. 

2  The  stars,  that  in  their  courses  roll, 

Have  much  instruction  given  ; 
But  thy  good  word  informs  my  soul, 
How  I  may  soar  to  heaven. 
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96  THE   BIBLE.  96 

3  The  fields  provide  me  food,  and  show 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord  ; 
But  fruits  of  life  and  glory  grow, 
In  thy  most  holy  word. 

4  Lord,  make  me  understand  thy  law ; 

Show  what  my  faults  have  been ; 
And  from  thy  gospel  let  me  draw 
Pardon  for  all  my  sin. 

5  Here  would  I  learn  how  Christ  has  died, 

To  save  my  soul  from  hell ; 
Not  all  the  books  on  earth  beside, 
Such  heavenly  wonders  tell. 


96 


Book  of  Grace.  8s,  7s,  P. 

1  T)OOK  of  grace,  and  book  of  glory ! 
Jj  Gift  of  God  to  age  and  youth ; 
Wondrous  is  thy  sacred  story, — 

Bright,  bright  with  truth. 

2  Book  of  love !  in  accents  tender, 

Speaking  unto  such  as  we ; 
May  it  lead  us,  Lord,  to  render 
All,  all  to  thee. 

3  Book  of  hope !  the  spirit  sighing, 

Consolation  finds  in  thee, 
As  it  hears  the  Saviour  crying, 
"  Come,  come  to  me." 

4  Book  of  peace !  when  nights  of  sorrow 

Fall  upon  us  drearily, 


97  THE   BIBLE.  97 

Thou  wilt  bring  a  shining  morrow, 
Full,  full  of  thee. 

5  Book  of  life  !  when  we,  reposing, 
Bid  farewell  to  friends  we  love, 
Give  us,  for  the  life  then  closing, 
Life,  life  above. 


97 


Holy  Bible.  8s,  7s,  P. 

1  1TOLY  Bible,  well  I  love  thee  ! 
XX  Thou  didst  shine  upon  my  way ; 
Like  the  glorious  sun  above  me, 

Turning  darkness  into  day. 
Just  as  the  sun  rolls  back  the  night, 

Breaking  forth  with  morning  ray, 
So  does  the  Bible's  spreading  light, 

Chase  the  shades  of  sin  away. 

2  Holy  Bible,  mines  of  treasure, 

In  thy  precious  folds  I  see  ; 
Earthly  good  would  know  no  measure, 

If  this  world  were  ruled  by  thee. 
Just  as  the  sun,  from  morn  till  noon, 

Stately  climbs  the  eastern  sky, 
So  over  all  the  earth  shall  soon 

Beam  the  Day-spring  from  on  high. 

3  Holy  Bible,  do  thou  cheer  me, 

When  I  lay  me  down  to  die ; 
Christ  has  promised  to  be  near  me : 

Can  I  fear  when  he  is  nigh  ? 
Just  as  the  sun  descends  at  eve, 

Soon  with  fresher  beams  to  rise, 
So  shall  the  dying  saint  receive 

Life  eternal  in  the  skies. 

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98  THE   BIBLE.  9& 


Oh,  send  forth  the  Bible.  lis, 

1  /~\H,  send  forth  the  Bible,  more  precious 
\J  than  gold ; 

Let  no  one  presume  the  blest  gift  to  -with- 
hold; 
It  speaks  to  all  nations  in  language  so  plain, 
That  he  who  will  read  it,  true  wisdom  may 
gain. 

2  It  points  us  to  heaven,  where  the  righteous 

will  go ; 
It  warns  us  to  shun  the  dark  regions  of  woe; 
It  shows  us  the  evil  and  danger  of  sin, 
And  opens  a  fountain  for  cleansing  within. 

3  It  tells  us  of  One  who  is  mighty  to  save, 
Who  died  on  the  cross,  and  arose  from  the 

grave ; 
Who  dwelleth  on  high,  in  that  holy  abode, 
Interceding  for  man,  with  a  pardoning  God. 

4  It  tells   us  that   all  will  awake  from  the 

tomb ; 

Bids  sinners  reflect  on  a  judgment  to  come; 

It  tells  us  that  mansions  of  bliss  are  pre- 
pared, 

The  hope  of  believers,  their  glorious  award. 

5  Oh,  who  would' neglect  such  a  volume  as 

this, 
That  warns  us  from  danger,  invites  us  to 

bliss  ? 
Send  forth  the  blest  Bible,  earth's  regions 

around, 
Wherever  the  footsteps  of  man  shall  be  found. 

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99  THE   BIBLE.  100 

00  The  Power  of  the  Gospel.  S.  M. 

1  T)EHOLD,  the  morning  sun 
JD  Begins  his  glorious  way  ; 

His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes, 
It  spreads  diviner  light ; 

It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

3  .  How  perfect  is  thy  word  ! 

And  all  thy  judgments  just ! 
Forever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord  j 
And  we  securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 
Are  thy  directions  given  ! 

Oh,  may  I  never  read  in  vain ; 
But  find  the  path  to  heaven. 


100 


Blessed  Bible,  7s. 


BLESSED  Bible !  source  of  light, 
And  of  blessing  to  the  soul ; 
Always  guide  our  hearts  aright, 

And  our  erring  thoughts  control. 
Ever-glorious  lamp  of  life  ! 

Shine  upon  us  all  the  way ; 
Lead  us  from  each  path  of  strife ; 

Guide  us  through  the  heavenly  way. 
Blessed  book  of  all  beside, 

Fountain  of  the  purest  truth ; 
We  would  have  thee,  as  our  guide, 

Through  the  many  snares  of  youth. 

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101  THE   BIBLE.  101 

4  Gracious  Father,  only  thou, 

Such  a  blessing  canst  bestow  ; 
Watch  our  hearts  and  guide  us  now, 
While  we  sojourn  here  below. 

5  Then,  life's  little  journey  through, 

With  thy  early  blessing  given, 
Should  our  days  on  earth  be  few, 
Take  us  then  to  sing  in  heaven. 

6  There  to  thank  thee  evermore, 

In  thy  holy  dwelling-place  ; 
Who  through  life  hast  guided  o'er, 
By  the  blessings  of  thy  grace. 


101 


The  Guide  of  the  Young.  C.  M. 

1  inrOW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 
JLjL  And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 

Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts, 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth ; 

How  pure  is  every  page  ! 
Oh,  may  its  precepts  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

3  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  nighty 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

i  Lord,  send  thy  word  to  every  Vart, 
By  thine  almighty  voice : 
Early  from  sin  may  we  depart, 
And  make  thy  love  our  choice. 

79 


102  THE   BIBLE.  102 


102 


We  wonH  give  up  the  Bible.     7s,  6s,  8s. 

1  ~\TTE  won't  give  up  the  Bible, 

VV     God's  holy  book  of  truth,— 
The  blessed  etaff  of  hoary  age, 

The  guide  of  early  youth  ; 
The  lamp  which  sheds  a  glorious  light, 

O'er  every  dreary  road ; 
The  voice  which  speaks  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  leads  us  home  to  God. 

We  won't  give  up  the  Bible, 
God's  holy  book  of  truth. 

2  We  won't  give  up  the  Bible, 

For  it  alone  can  tell 
The  way  to  save  our  ruined  souls, 

From  being  sent  to  hell. 
And  it  alone  can  tell  us  how 

We  can  have  hopes  of  heaven — 
That,  through  the  Saviour's  precious  blood, 

Our  sins  may  be  forgiven. 

We  won't  give  up  the  Bible,  &c. 

3  We  won't  give  up  the  Bible ; 

But,  if  ye  force  away 
What  is  as  our  own  life-blood  dear, 

We  still  with  joy  could  say, 
"  The  words  that  we  have  learned  whila 
young, 

Shall  follow  all  our  days  ; 
For  they're  engraven  on  our  hearts, 

And  still  shall  guide  our  ways." 
We  won't  give  up  the  Bible,  &c. 

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103  THE    BIBLE.  104 

4  We  won't  give  up  the  Bible, — 
We'll  shout  it  far  and  wide ; 
Until  the  echo  shall  be  heard 

Beyond  the  rolling  tide. 
Till  all  shall  know  that  we,  though  young, 

Withstand  each  treach'rous  art ; 
And  that,  from  God's  own  sacred  word, 
We'll  never,  never  part ! 

We  won't  give  up  the  Bible,  &c. 

J  I  \z\  Perfection  of  Scripture.  CM 

1  T  ET  all  the  heathen  writers  join, 
J_J  To  form  one  perfect  book  ; 

Great  God,  if  once  compared  with  thine, 
How  mean  their  writings  look  ! 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  show  one  sin  forgiven, 

Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave : 

But  thine  conduct  to  heaven. 

3  In  vain  we  boast  perfection  here, 

While  sin  defiles  our  frame  ; 
And  sinks  our  virtues  down  so  far, 
They  scarce  deserve  the  name. 

4  Our  faith,  and  love,  and  every  grace, 

Fall  far  below  thy  word  ; 
For  perfect  truth  and  righteousness 
Dwell  only  with  the  Lord. 


104 


God's  Word  a  Treasure.  8s,  7s. 


1  TT7HAT  a  mercy,  what  a  treasure, 
VV    We  possess  in  God's  own  word, 
Where  we  read,  with  sacred  pleasure, 
Of  the  love  of  Christ  our  Lord ! 

6  81 


105  THE    BIBLE.  105 

2  That  blest  word  reveals  the  Saviour, 

Whom  our  souls  so  deeply  need ; 
Oh,  what  mercy,  love,  and  favour, 
That  for  sinners  Christ  should  bleed. 

3  While  each  wretched  heathen  nation 

Nothing  knows,  dear  Lord,  of  thee, 
In  this  happy  land,  salvation 
Clearly  is  revealed  to  me. 

4  Oh,  the  blessedness  of  knowing 

Christ  our  Saviour's  precious  love ; 
Freely  on  our  race  bestowing 
Grace  and  mercy  from  above. 

J_Q£)  The  Guide  of  Youth.  8s,  7s,  4* 

1  TJTATHER,  in  my  life's  young  morning, 
_C    May  thy  word  direct  my  way ; 

Let  me  heed  each  gracious  warning, 
Lest  my  feet  should  go  astray ; 

And  in  sorrow 
Let  thy  promise  be  my  stay. 

2  Father,  gentle  is  thy  teaching ; 

Be  a  docile  spirit  mine ; 
Fervently  thy  grace  beseeching, 
Let  thy  loving-kindness  shine 

On  my  pathway, 
And  my  heart  be  wholly  thine. 

3  Father,  let  me  never  covet 

Things  of  vanity  and  pride: 
Teach  me  truth  ;  and  may  I  love  it 
More  than  all  the  world  beside  : 

Blessed  Bible ! 
May  it  be  my  heavenward  guide. 

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106  THE    BIBLE.  107 

I  i  I  r)  The  Scriptures  the  Source  of  Light.   C.  M* 

1  HPHE  moon  has  but  a  borrowed  light, — 
J_    A  faint  and  feeble  ray; 

She  owes  her  beauty  to  the  night, 
And  hides  herself  by  day. 

2  No  cheering  warmth  her  beam  conveys, 

Though  pleasing  to  behold ; 
We  might  upon  her  brightness  gaze, 
Till  palsied  with  the  cold. 

3  Just  such  is  all  the  light  to  man, 

Which  reason  can  impart ; 

It  cannot  show  one  object  plain, 

Nor  warm  the  frozen  heart. 

4  The  gospel,  like  the  sun  at  noon, 

Affords  a  glorious  light ; 
And  when  it  shines,  poor  reason's  moon 
Appears  no  longer  bright. 


107 


The  Precious  Bible.  8s,  7s,  P. 

1  TTTHAT  is  it  shows  my  soul  the  way, 

VV  To  realms  of  everlasting  day, 
And  tells  the  danger  of  delay? 
It  is  the  precious  Bible. 

2  What  teaches  me  I'm  bound  to  love 
The  glorious  God  who  reigns  above, 
And  that  I  may  his  goodness  prove? 

It  is  the  precious  Bible. 

3  What  is  it  gives  my  spirit  rest, 

When  with  the  cares  of  earth  oppressed, 
And  points  to  regions  of  the  blest? 
It  is  the  precious  Bible. 


108  THE   BIBLE.  108 

4  What  tells  me  that  I  soon  must  die, 
And  to  the  throne  of  judgment  fly, 
To  meet  the  great  Jehovah's  eye  ? 

It  is  the  precious  Bible. 

5  Oh,  may  this  treasure  ever  be 
The  best  of  all  on  earth  to  me ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see 

In  this,  the  precious  Bible. 

JLOo  Value  of  the  Bible.  7s, 

1  TJOLY  Bible !  book  divine ! 

XI  Precious  treasure !  thou  art  mine ! 
Mine,  to  tell  me  whence  I  came; 
Mine,  to  teach  me  what  I  am. 

2  Mine,  to  chide  me  when  I  rove ; 
Mine,  to  show  a  Saviour's  love ; 
Mine  art  thou,  to  guide  my  feet, 
Mine,  to  judge,  condemn,  acquit. 

3  Mine,  to  comfort  in  distress, 
If  the  Holy  Spirit  bless ; 
Mine,  to  show,  by  living  faith, 
Man  can  triumph  over  death. 

4  Mine,  to  tell  of  joys  to  come, 
And  the  rebel  sinner's  doom ; 
Oh,  thou  precious  book  divine  ! 
Priceless  treasure !  thou  art  mine ! 


84 


109  the  lord's  day.  109 

THE  LORD'S  DAY. 


\  Q9  Day  of  Rest.  CM. 

1  rpHE  Sabbath  is  the  day  of  rest 
X    From  earthly  toil  and  care  ; 

The  holy  day  that  God  hath  blessed, — 
The  time  for  praise  and  prayer. 

2  To-day  we  lay  our  toils  aside, 

Our  studies  and  our  play : 
Far  better  things  doth  God  provide 
For  this,  his  holy  day. 

3  The  Sunday-school,  the  house  of  prayer, 

With  open  doors  invite  ; 
We  meet  our  kind  instructors  here, 
And  pleasant  is  the  sight. 

4  And  here  we  read  and  hear  that  word, 

Which  makes  the  simple  wise  ; 
And  learn  to  know  and  fear  the  Lord, 
And  heavenly  truth  to  prize. 

5  Here,  too,  we  sing  our  Saviour's  love, 

Who  from  the  dead  arose  ; 
Who  lives,  and  from  his  throne  above, 
Eternal  life  bestows. 

6  May  we  improve  our  Sabbaths  more, 

And  thus  for  heaven  prepare  ; 
That  we  may  spend,  when  life  is  o'er, 
An  endless  Sabbath  there. 

85 


IK)  THE   LORD'S   DAY.  HI 

J  (J  Praise  for  the  Sabbath,  S.  M, 

1  rpHE  Sabbath  of  the  Lord, 
JL    The  Sabbath  is  our  day; 

For  then  we  read  and  hear  God's  word, 
We  learn  to  praise  and  pray. 

2  Ours  is  the  Sabbath-school ; 
Its  lessons  may  we  prize, 

And  grow,  by  every  gospel  rule, 
Unto  salvation  wise. 

3  So  all  our  lives  below, 

In  wisdom's  pleasant  ways, 
The  fruits  of  Sabbath-schools  will  show, 
The  bliss  of  Sabbath-days. 

4  Lord  of  the  Sabbath,  send 
Prosperity  and  peace, 

Till  tasks  and  teaching  here  shall  end, 
Tongues  fail,  and  knowledge  cease; — 

5  Till,  with  thy  saints  above, 
We  rise,  in  heaven  to  spend 

A  blest  eternity  of  love, — 
A  Sabbath  without  end. 


Ill 


Invitation  to  Praise.  C.  M. 

1  /^OME,  let  us  join,  with  one  accord, 
\J  In  hymns  around  the  throne ; 
This  is  the  day  our  risen  Lord 

Hath  made  and  called  his  own. 

2  This  is  the  day  which  God  hath  blest, — 

The  brightest  of  the  seven ; 
Type  of  that  everlasting  rest, 
The  saints  enjoy  in  heaven. 
8G 


112  the  lord's  day.  112 

3  Then  let  us  in  his  name  sing  on, 

And  hasten  to  that  day, 
When  our  Redeemer  shall  come  down, 
And  shadows  pass  away. 

4  Not  one,  but  all,  our  days  below, 

Let  us  in  hymns  employ  ; 
And,  in  our  Lord  rejoicing,  go 
To  his  eternal  joy. 


112 


How  sweet  is  the  Sabbath.  lis. 


1  TTOW  sweet  is  the  Sabbath,  the  season  of 
JLl  rest, 

The  day  of  the  week  which  we  ought  to  love 

best; 
The  day  when  the  Saviour  arose  from  the 

tomb, 
And  took  from  the  grave  all  its  terror  and 

gloom. 

2  Oh,  let  us  be  thoughtful  and  prayerful  to-day, 
And   not  waste  its  moments  in  trifling  or 

play ; 
Remembering  these  seasons  were  graciously 

given, 
To  teach  us  to  seek,  and  prepare  us  for 

heaven. 

3  In  the  house  of  our  God,  in  his  presence 

and  fear, 
While  we  worship  to-day,  may  our  hearts  be 

sincere ; 
In  the  school  while  we  learn,  may  we  listen 

with  care, 
And  be  grateful  to  those  who  watch  over 

us  there. 

87 


113  the  lord's  day.  113 

4  Instruct  us,  blest   Saviour,  that  thine  we 

may  be; 
We  are  not   too   young  to  be  noticed  by 

thee ; 
Eenew  thou  our  hearts,  keep  us  firm  in  thy 

ways ; 
We  would  love  thee  and  serve  thee,  and 

give  thee  the  praise. 


113 
'0 


Religious  Privileges  C.  M. 


NCE  more  we  keep  the  sacred  day, 
That  saw  the  Saviour  rise  ; 
Once  more  we  tune  our  thankful  song, 
To  Him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  What  numbers  vainly  spend  these  hours, 

That  are  to  Jesus  due ! 
Children  and  parents,  how  they  sin  1 
And  how  they  perish  too  ! 

3  But  we,  a  happier  few,  are  taught 

The  better  paths  of  truth  ; 
We  hail,  once  more,  the  plan  of  love, 
That  pities  wandering  youth. 

4  Our  foolish  hearts  are  prone  to  err ; 

Too  oft  we  find  it  so; 
Oh,  may  the  God  of  grace  forgive, 
And  better  hearts  bestow. 

5  Oh,  may  the  God  who  gave  our  life, 

And  thus  far  leads  us  on, 
Be  pleased  to  train  our  youthful  minds, 
To  know  and  love  his  Son. 
88 


114  the  lord's  day.  115 


114 


Sabbaths  will  soon  be  over.   7s,  double. 

1  (J  EE  !  another  week  is  gone ! 

L)  Quickly  have  the  minutes  past : 
This,  we've  entered  now  upon, 

Will  to  many  prove  their  last. 
Mercy  hitherto  has  spared ; 

But  have  mercies  been  improved  ? 
Let  us  ask,  "Am  I  prepared, 

Should  I  be  this  week  removed  1" 

2  Some  we  now  no  longer  see, 

Who  their  mortal  race  have  run, 
Seemed  as  fair  for  life  as  we, 

When  the  former  week  begun. 
While  we  pray,  and  while  we  hear, 

Help  us,  Lord,  each  one,  to  think, 
"Vast  eternity  is  near  ; 

I  am  standing  on  the  brink." 

J£)  The  Sabbath  Day.  C.  M. 

1  rpHE  Sabbath  day  !  God's  gift  to  man  1 
_L    How  precious  are  its  hours ; 
When  we  can  learn  salvation's  plan, 

And  make  its  blessings  ours. 

2  To-day  we  hear  the  Saviour's  voice ! 

There  is  no  love  like  his; 
Oh,  may  we  make  that  love  our  choice, 
And  follow  him  to  bliss. 

3  How  tender  is  his  constant  care ; 

How  sweetly  would  he  win 
Our  steps  from  every  worldly  snare  ; 
How  freely  pardon  sin. 


116  THE    LORD'S    DAY.  116 

4  And  shall  we,  can  we,  now  refuse, 
To  yield  to  him  our  heart? 
Forbid  it,  Lord ;  help  us  to  choose, 
This  day,  the  better  part. 


116 


On  this  thy  holy  Day.  6s,  P. 


1  TESUS,  we  love  to  meet, 

U  On  this  thy  holy  day : 

We  worship  round  thy  seat, 

On  this  thy  holy  day : 
Thou  tender,  heavenly  Friend, 
To  thee  our  prayers  ascend ; 
O'er  our  young  spirits  bend, 

On  this  thy  holy  day. 

2  We  dare  not  trifle  now, 

On  this  thy  holy  day : 
In  silent  awe  we  bow, 

On  this  thy  holy  day : 
Check  every  wandering  thought, 
And  let  us  all  be  taught 
To  serve  thee  as  we  ought, 

On  this  thy  holy  day. 

3  We  listen  to  thy  word, 

On  this  thy  holy  day : 
Bless  all  that  we  have  heard, 

On  this  thy  holy  day : 
Go  with  us  when  we  part, 
And  to  each  youthful  heart, 
Thy  saving  grace  impart, 

On  this  thy  holy  day. 
90 


117  THE    LORD'S    DAY.  118 

I    /  Blessings  of  the  Sabbath.  C.  M 

1  HPHIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made  ; 
X    He  calls  the  hours  his  own ; 

Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  his  throne. 

2  To-day  he  rose  and  left  the  dead, 

And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumphs  spread, 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  the  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son; 
Help  us,  0  Lord !  descend  and  bring   . 
Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men, 

With  messages  of  grace  ; 
Who  comes,  in  God  his  Father's  name. 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains, 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise ; 
The  highest  heavens,  in  which  he  reigns, 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 


118 


A  Preparation  for  Heaven.  7» 

1  IV /TAKER  of  the  Sabbath-day, 

1V_1_  Teach  us  how  to  praise  and  pray ; 
Thou  this  blessed  day  hast  given, 
To  prepare  our  souls  for  heaven. 

2  Giver  of  eternal  rest, 

Be  thy  glorious  gospel  blest; 
Thou  alone  canst  change  the  heart, 
Thou  alone  canst  peace  impart. 

91 


119  the  lord's  day.  119 

3  Ruler  of  the  earth  and  sky, 
Lord  of  all  below,  on  high ; 
Make  the  young,  as  well  as  old, 
Sheep  of  thy  eternal  fold. 

4  Friend  of  children,  hear  our  prayer ; 
Let  no  trifling  feelings  dare 

Steal  the  precious  hours  away, 
Of  this  sacred  Sabbath-day. 

j  Y/  Resurrection  of  Jesus.  H.  M. 

1  TESUS,  our  blessed  Lord, 

J    Thy  name  we  join  to  sing, 
Who  didst,  on  this  glad  day, 
Complete  salvation  bring: 
We  bless  the  Lord,  who  from  the  grave 
Arose  again,  lost  man  to  save. 

2  Through  mercy  we  are  called, 

Though  young  in  years,  to  praise 
The  conquests  of  thy  love, 

The  riches  of  thy  grace  : 
Oh,  make  our  hearts  in  thee  rejoice, 
And  take  thee  as  our  early  choice  ! 

3  Through  thy  redeeming  blood, 

0  Saviour,  set  us  free ; 
Assisted  by  thy  grace, 

Oh,  may  we  live  to  thee! 
And  take  us,  Lord,  when  we  shall  die, 
To  dwell  with  thee  above  the  sky. 


92 


120  REPENTANCE.  121 

REPENTANCE. 


120 


The  Contrite  Heart.  8s,  4s. 

THERE  is  a  holy  sacrifice, 
Which  God  in  heaven  will  not  despise, 
One  which  is  precious  in  his  eyes, — 

The  contrite  heart. 
That  lofty  One,  before  whose  throne, 
The  countless  hosts  of  heaven  bow  down, 
Another  dwelling-place  will  own, — 

The  contrite  heart. 
The  Holy  One,  the  Son  of  God, 
His  pardoning  love  will  shed  abroad, 
And  consecrate,  as  his  abode, 

The  contrite  heart. 
The  Holy  Spirit,  from  on  high, 
Will  listen  to  its  faintest  cry, 
And  cheer,  and  bless,  and  purify — 

The  contrite  heart. 
Saviour,  I  cast  my  hopes  on  thee  ; 
Such  as  thou  art,  I  long  to  be ; 
In  mercy,  Lord !  bestow  on  me — 

The  contrite  heart. 


121 


True  Repentance.  S.  M- 

1       TF  Jesus  Christ  was  sent, 
JL  To  save  us  from  our  sin, 
And  kindly  teach  us  to  repent, 
We  should  at  onee  begia. 

93 


122  REPENTANCE.  122 

2  He  says  he  loves  to  see 
A  broken-hearted  one; 

He  loves  that  sinners,  such  as  we, 
Should  mourn  for  what  we've  done. 

3  'Tis  not  enough  to  say, 
We're  sorry  and  repent ; 

Yet  still  go  on,  from  day  to  day, 
Just  as  we  always  went. 

4  Repentance  is,  to  leave 
The  sins  we  loved  before ; 

And  show  that  we  in  earnest  grieve, 
By  doing  so  no  more. 

5  Lord,  make  us  thus  sincere, 
To  watch  as  well  as  pray; 

However  small,  however  dear, 
Take  all  our  sins  away. 

6  And  since  the  Saviour  came, 
To  make  us  turn  from  sin, 

With  holy  grief  and  humble  shame, 
We  should  at  once  begin. 

Delay  not  Repentance*  C.  M* 


122 


1  AH,  'tis  a  folly,  and  a  crime, 
\J  To  put  religion  by ; 

For  now  is  the  accepted  time ; 
To-morrow  we  may  die. 

2  Our  hearts  grow  harder  every  day, 

And  more  depraved  the  mind ; 
The  longer  we  neglect  to  pray, 
The  less  we  feel  inclined. 

3  Yet  sinners  trifle,  young  and  old, 

Until  the  dying  day ; 
94 


123  REPENTANCE.  123 

Then  they  would  give  a  world  of  gold, 

To  have  an  hour  to  pray. 
4  Oh  then,  lest  we  should  perish  thus, 

We  would  no  longer  wait ; 
For  time  will  soon  be  past  with  us, 

And  death  will  fix  our  state. 


123 


Prayer  for  a  New  Heart.  7s. 

1  r\  OD  of  mercy !  God  of  love ! 

VJT  Hear  me  from  thy  throne  above ; 
Teach  me  how  in  truth  to  pray  : 
Take  my  sinful  heart  away. 

2  Often  I  offend  thee,  Lord, 
I  neglect  thy  holy  word, 
Break  thy  blessed  Sabbath-day: 
Take  my  rebel  heart  away. 

3  "When  my  friends  and  teachers  kind, 
Bid  me  their  instruction  mind, 
And  I  talk  or  idly  play ; 

Take  my  careless  heart  away. 

4  Oft  I  disobedient  grow, 

And  ungrateful  tempers  show, 
Evil  things  I  do  and  say: 
Take  my  wicked  heart  away. 

5  When  of  Jesus'  love  I'm  told, 
And  my  heart  is  dull  and  cold ; 
Oh  !  to  me  thy  love  display : 
Take  my  stony  heart  away. 

6  Mould  my  nature  all  afresh  ; 
Give  to  me  the  "  heart  of  flesh;" 
For  I  know  that  grace  divine 
Changes  even  hearts  like  mine. 

95 


124  REPENTANCE.  125 

//X-  Repentance  delayed.  L.  M. 

1  rpHE  smitten  heart  and  starting  tear, 

JL    Which  bade  me  live  for  God  and  heaven, 
Have  sometimes  roused  my  solemn  fear, 
And  made  me  wish  my  sins  forgiven. 

2  But  when  I  mingled  with  the  crowd, 

That  hastens  to  the  world  of  woe, 
I  felt  too  stubborn  and  too  proud, 

To  yield  to  Christ,  and  heavenward  go. 

3  And  thus  I've  gone  from  day  to  day, 

From  month  to  month,  and  year  to  year; 
.Refusing  still  to  bend  and  pray, 
And  shed  the  penitential  tear. 

4  Lord,  let  it  be  no  longer  so  ; 

Let  me  not  trifle  with  thy  grace  ; 
Lest  thou  in  anger  strike  the  blow, 
And  make  despair  my  dwelling-place. 

/JT)  Seeking  a  New  Heart.  C.  M. 

1  \    SINNER,  Lord,  behold,  I  stand, 
J\_  In  thought,  and  word,  and  deed ! 
But  Jesus  sits  at  thy  right  hand, 

For  such  to  intercede. 

2  From  early  infancy,  I  know, 

A  rebel  I  have  been  ; 
And  daily,  as  I  older  grow, 
I  fear  I  grow  in  sin. 

3  But  God  can  change  this  evil  heart, 

And  give  a  holy  mind  ; 
And  his  own  heavenly  grace  impart, 
Which  those  who  seek  shall  find. 
96 


126  REPENTANCE.  127 

4  Then  let  me  all  my  sins  confess, 
And  pardoning  grace  implore '; 
That  I  may  love  my  follies  less, 
And  love  my  Saviour  more. 

The  Hard  Heart.  CM. 

1  VI  '  HAT  is  there,  Lord,  that  one  can  do, 
VV    Who  feels  with  guilt  oppressed  ? 

There's  evil  that  I  never  knew 
Before,  within  my  breast. 

2  My  thoughts  are  vain,  my  heart  is  hard, 

My  temper  apt  to  rise ; 
And  when  I  seem  upon  my  guard, 
It  takes  me  by  surprise. 

3  And  yet  if  I  begin  to  pray, 

And  lift  my  feeble  cry, 
Some  thoughts  of  folly,  or  of  play, 
Prevent  me  when  I  try. 

4  On  many  Sabbaths,  though  I've  heard 

Of  Jesus  and  of  heaven, 
I've  scarcely  listened  to  thy  word, 
Or  prayed  to  be  forgiven. 

5  Oh,  look,  with  pity  in  thine  eye, 

Upon  a  heart  so  hard ; 
Thou  wilt  not  slight  a  feeble  cry, 
Or  show  it  no  regard. 


127 


The  Wanderer's  Return.  L.  M. 


1  T)  ETURN,  0  wanderer,  return, 
XV;  And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face ; 
Those  new  desires,  that  in  thee  burn, 
Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 
7  97 


128  RELIGION.  128 

2  Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart; 
His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern, 

His  hand  shall  heal  thine  inward  smart. 

3  Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live  ; 
Go  to  his  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

4  Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear ; 
"lis  God  who  says,  "  No  longer  mourn;" 
"lis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 


RELIGION. 


128 


Rewards  of  early  Piety.      8s,  7s,  4s, 


GOD  has  said,  "  Forever  blessed 
Those  who  seek  me  in  their  youth ; 
They  shall  find  the  path  of  wisdom, 
And  the  narrow  way  of  truth :" 

Guide  us,  Saviour, 
In  the  narrow  way  of  truth. 

Be  our  strength,  for  we  are  weakness ; 

Be  our  wisdom  and  our  guide ; 
May  we  walk  in  love  and  meekness, 

Nearer  to  our  Saviour's  side : 
Naught  can  harm  us, 

While  we're  near  our  Saviour's  side. 


129  RELIGION.  130 

3  Thus,  when  evening  shades  shall  gather, 
We  may  turn  our  tearless  eye, 
To  the  dwelling  of  our  Father, 
To  our  home  beyond  the  sky, — 

Gently  passing 
To  our  home  beyond  the  sky. 

I  2«7  Early  seeJc  God'  C*  M* 

1  TF  you  will  turn  away  from  sin, 
JL  In  childhood's  early  day, 

The  Lord  will  make  you  pure  within, 
And  take  your  guilt  away. 

2  He'll  show  you  all  his  matchless  love, 

He'll  make  you  heirs  of  light, 
And  give  you  grace,  that  you  may  prove 
Still  faithful  in  his  sight. 

3  He'll  lead  you  in  the  pleasant  way 

Of  holiness  and  peace ; 
And  guide  you  thus  to  endless  day, 
Where  sin  and  sorrow  cease. 

4  Oh,  stay  not  in  the  road  to  death, 

But  to  the  Saviour  come  ; 
And,  when  you  lose  life's  fleeting  breath, 
He'll  send  and  take  you  home. 

LOU  Early  Piety'  S'  M' double- 

1       n  WEET  is  the  time  of  spring, 
O  When  nature's  charms  appear; 
The  birds  with  ceaseless  pleasure  sing, 

And  hail  the  opening  year ; 
But  sweeter  far  the  spring 
Of  wisdom  and  of  grace, 


131  RELIGION.  131 

When  children  bless  and  praise  their  King, 
Who  loves  the  youthful  race. 

2  Sweet  is  the  dawn  of  day, 
When  light  just  streaks  the  sky; 

When  shades  and  darkness  pass  away, 
And  morning's  beams  are  nigh ; 

But  sweeter  far  the  dawn 
Of  piety  in  youth ; 

When  doubt  and  darkness  are  withdrawn, 
Before  the  light  of  truth. 

3  Sweet  is  the  early  dew, 
When  from  the  mountain-tops, 

The  sunlight  decks  each  plant  we  view, 
With  pearly,  glittering  drops  ; 

But  sweeter  far  the  scene, 
On  Zion's  holy  hill, 

When  there  the  dew  of  youth  is  seen 
Its  freshness  to  distil. 


131 


'Tis  not  too  soon.  C.  M. 

CAN  any  one 
Begin  too  soon, 
In  early  years,  to  know 
That  heavenly  Friend, 
Whose  steps  attend, 
'Mid  earthly  weal  or  woe? 

2       'Tis  not  too  soon, 
When  life's  begun, 
To  sicken  and  to  die ; 
'Tis  not  too  soon, 
When  wrong  is  done, 
To  seek  for  grace  on  high. 
100 


132  RELIGION.  132 

3  'Tis  not  too  soon 
Our  guilt  to  own, 

In  tender,  humble  prayer ; 

'Tis  not  too  soon, 

When  we're  undone, 
To  trust  a  Saviour's  care. 

4  'Tis  not  too  soon 
The  path  to  shun, 

That  leads  the  soul  astray; 

'Tis  not  too  soon 

The  race  to  run, 
Along  the  heavenly  way. 

5  'Tis  not  too  soon, 
In  childhood's  noon, 

To  put  our  trust  in  God ; 

"Tis  not  too  soon 

For  any  one 
T'  escape  the  downward  road. 


132 


Remember  now  thy  Creator.  C.  M. 

1  T)  EMEMBER  thy  Creator  now, 
Xv  In  these  thy  youthful  days  ; 
He  will  accept  thine  earliest  vow ; 

He  loves  thine  earliest  praise. 

2  Remember  thy  Creator  now ; 

Seek  him  while  he  is  near ; 
For  evil  days  will  come,  when  thou 
Shalt  find  no  comfort  here. 

3  Remember  thy  Creator  now ; 

His  willing  servant  be  ; 
Then,  when  thy  head  in  death  shall  bow, 
He  will  remember  thee. 

101 


133  RELIGION.  133 

4  Almighty  God !  our  hearts  incline, 
Thy  heavenly  voice  to  hear ; 
Let  all  our  future  days  be  thine, 
Devoted  to  thy  fear. 


133 


Early  Piety.         7s,  6s,  double. 


1/^0  thou  in  life's  fair  morning, 
VX  Go,  in  thy  bloom  of  youth ; 
And  seek,  for  thine  adorning, 

The  precious  pearl  of  truth : 
Secure  the  heavenly  treasure, 

And  bind  it  on  thy  heart ; 
And  let  no  earthly  pleasure, 

E'er  cause  it  to  depart. 

2  Go,  while  the  day-star  shineth, 

Go,  while  thy  heart  is  light, 
Go,  ere  thy  strength  declineth, 

While  every  sense  is  bright: 
Sell  all  thou  hast  and  buy  it ; 

;Tis  worth  all  earthly  things, — 
Rubies,  and  gold,  and  diamonds, 

Sceptres  and  crowns  of  kings I 

3  Go,  ere  the  cloud  of  sorrow 

Steals  o'er  thy  bloom  of  youth ; 
Defer  not  till  to-morrow ; 

Go  now,  and  buy  the  truth. 
Go,  seek  thy  great  Creator ; 

Learn  early  to  be  wise ; 
Go,  place  upon  the  altar, 

A  morning  sacrifice. 

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134  RELIGION.  135 

J^^t  The  Young  Christian.  C.  M. 

1  T)  Y  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill, 
J_)  How  fair  the  lily  grows  ! 

How  sweet  the  breath,  beneath  the  hill, 
Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose ! 

2  Lo  !  such  the  youth,  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod — 
Whose  secret  heart,  with  influence  sweetj 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

3  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill, 

The  lily  must  decay  ; 
The  rose,  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill, 
Must  shortly  fade  away. 

4  And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour, 

Of  man's  maturer  age, 
May  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  power, 
And  stormy  passion's  rage. 

5  0  Thou,  whose  infancy  was  found, 

"With  heavenly  rays  to  shine, — 
Whose    years,   with,    changeless    virtue 
crowned, 
Were  all  alike  divine, — 

6  Dependent  on  thy  bounteous  breath, 

We  seek  thy  grace  alone, 
In  childhood,  manhood,  and  in  death, 
To  keep  us  still  thine  own. 


135 

1  TNI 
I  0 


Grace  through  Life.  L.  M, 

life's  young  morn  of  rising  youth, 
Lord,  be  thou  our  God  and  guide ; 
Direct  us  in  the  way  of  truth, 
And  may  we  never  turn  aside. 
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136  JiKLlGlOiN.  136 

2  In  manhood's  noon  be  with  us  still, 

Director  of  our  every  way  ; 
Keep  us  devoted  to  thy  will, 

Steadfast  through  life's  advancing  day. 

3  And  in  the  chilly  eve  of  age, 

'Midst    failing    strength     and   drooping 
power, 
Still  may  thy  love  our  hearts  engage, 
And  sanctify  life's  closing  hour. 

4  And  when  we  come  to  yield  our  breath, 

Prepared  for  that  last  mortal  strife, 
May  we  be  faithful  unto  death, 
And  then  receive  a  crown  of  life. 


136 


We  are  but  young.  L.  M 

E  are  but  young,  yet  we  may  sing 


The  praises  of  our  heavenly  King 
He  made  the  earth,  the  sea,  the  sky, 
And  all  the  starry  worlds  on  high. 

2  We  are  but  young,  yet  God  has  shed 
Unnumbered  blessings  on  our  head ; 
Then  let  our  youth,  and  riper  days, 
Be  all  devoted  to  his  praise. 

3  We  are  but  young,  we  need  a  guide ; 
Jesus,  in  thee  we  would  confide ; 
Oh,  lead  us  in  the  path  of  truth, — 
Protect  and  bless  our  helpless  youth. 

4  We  are  but  young,  yet  we  have  heard 
The  gospel  news,  the  heavenly  word : 
If  we  despise  the  only  way, 
Dreadful  will  be  the  judgment-day. 

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137  RELIGION.  138 

5  We  are  but  young,  yet  we  must  die ; 
Perhaps  our  latter  end  is  nigh ; 
Lord,  may  we  early  seek  thy  grace, 
And  find  in  Christ  a  hiding-place. 

r\  i  Early  Instruction.  C.  M. 

1  TTOW  truly  blest  are  they  who  hear 
_LL  Instruction's  warning  voice ; 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  make 

Their  early,  only  choice. 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 
Than  all  their  stores  of  gold. 

3  She  guides  the  young  with  innocence, 

In  pleasure's  path  to  tread  ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  aged  head. 

4  According  as  her  labours  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 


138 


Converting  Grace  desired.  S.  M 


WITH  humble  heart  and  tongue, 
My  God,  to  thee  I  pray : 
Oh,  bring  me  now,  while  I  am  young, 
To  thee,  the  living  way. 
Make  an  unguarded  youth 
The  object  of  thy  care ; 
Help  me  to  choose  the  way  of  truth, 
And  fly  from  every  snare. 

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139  RELIGION.  140 

3  My  heart,  to  folly  prone, 
Renew  by  power  divine  ; 

Unite  it  to  thyself  alone, 
And  make  me  wholly  thine. 

4  Oh,  let  thy  word  of  grace 

My  warmest  thoughts  employ ; 
And  be,  through  all  my  following  days, 
My  treasure  and  my  joy. 


139 


God's  Blessing  asked.  C.  M< 

1  f\R,  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways, 
\J  To  keep  his  statutes  still ; 

Oh,  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace, 
To  know  and  do  his  will. 

2  Oh,  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart ; 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 

3  Conduct  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

4  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands  ; 

;Tis  a  delightful  road ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  nor  heart,  nor  hands, 
Offend  against  my  God. 


140 
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"Give  me  thy  Heart."  7§. 

EAR  ye  not  a  voice  from  heaven, 
To  the  listening  spirit  given  ? 
Children,  come  V  it  seems  to  say, 
Give  your  hearts  to  me  to-day." 

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141  RELIGION.  141 

2  Sweet  as  is  a  mother's  love, 
Tender  as  the  heavenly  Dove, 
Thus  it  speaks  a  Saviour's  charms ; 
Thus  it  wins  us  to  his  arms. 

3  Lord,  may  we  remember  thee, 
While  from  pains  and  sorrows  free ; 
While  our  day  is  in  its  dew, 

And  the  clouds  of  life  are  few. 

4  Then,  when  night  and  age  appear, 
Thou  wilt  chase  each  doubt  and  fear ; 
Thou  our  glorious  leader  be, 

When  the  stars  shall  fade  and  flee. 

5  Now  to  thee,  0  Lord !  we  come, 
In  our  morning's  early  bloom ; 
Breathe  on  us  thy  grace  divine  : 
Touch  our  hearts,  and  make  them  thine. 


141 


The  Ways  of  Wisdom.  C.  M. 

1  TTTHY  should  we    spend   our  youthful 

VV        days 
In  folly  and  in  sin, 
When  wisdom  shows  her  pleasant  ways, 
And  bids  us  walk  therein  ? 

2  Folly  and  sin  our  peace  destroy ; 

They  glitter,  and  are  past ; 
They  yield  us  but  a  moment's  joy, 
And  end  in  death  at  last. 

3  But,  if  true  wisdom  we  possess, 

, Our  joys  shall  never  cease; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

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142  RELIGION.  143 

4  Oh,  may  we,  in  our  youthful  days, 
Attend  to  wisdom's  voice  : 
And  make  these  holy,  happy  ways, 
Our  own  delightful  choice  V 

J  Zj_  ),  The  Great  Concern.  C  M. 

1  T)  ELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 
_LL  Of  mortals  here  below ; 
May  I  its  great  importance  learn, 

Its  sovereign  virtue  know. 

2  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage. 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom ; 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age, 
Or  for  an  early  tomb. 

3  Oh,  may  my  heart,  by  grace  renewed, 

Be  my  Redeemer's  throne ; 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdued, 
His  government  to  own. 

4  Let  deep  repentance,  faith,  and  love, 

Be  joined  with  godly  fear ; 
And  all  my  conversation  prove 
My  heart  to  be  sincere. 


143 


All  good  from  God.  C.  M. 


1  A  LL  that  is  good  from  God  proceeds 
jLjL  All  evil  from  within  ; 

One  wicked  thought  to  others  leads, 
And  those  to  acts  of  sin. 

2  Have  I  a  single  good  desire  ? 

Then  must  I  freely  own, 
'Twas  God  who  did  that  wish  inspire ; 
It  came  from  him  alone. 
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144  RELIGION.  144 

3  And  I  must  cherish  it  with  care, 

That  it  may  take  deep  root ; 
And  daily  water  it  by  prayer, 
That  it  may  bring  forth  fruit. 

4  My  weak  endeavours  God  will  bless, 

My  best  desires  fulfil, 
If  onward  in  his  ways  I  press, 
And  seek  to  do  his  will. 

5  0  Lord,  my  feeble  faith  increase, 

And  still  more  grace  bestow ; 
And  let  me  find  that  inward  peace, 
Which  none  but  Christians  know. 

6  Oh,  give  me  power  to  conquer  sin ; 

With  grace  my  soul  defend ; 
And  that  good  work  in  me  begin, 
Which  shall  in  glory  end. 


144 


The  Heavenly  Way.  H.  M. 


THE  Sabbath-school  I  love ; 
I  love  the  sacred  day  ; 
Its  moments  I'll  improve, 
To  learn  the  heavenly  way : 
The  way,  the  truth,  the  life,  I  see, 
Are  all  in  Christ,  who  died  for  me. 

The  way  is  plain  to  those 
Who  will  repent  of  sin  ; 
The  blood  that  freely  flows, 
Can  cleanse  each  guilty  stain  : 
No  merit  of  my  own  I  claim ; 
My  trust  is  in  the  Saviour's  name. 

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145  RELIGION.  145 

3  The  truth  I  would  believe, 

As  coming  from  the  Lord ; 
Oh,  help  me  to  receive, 

And  treasure  up  his  word  ! 
That  word  can  save  the  ruined  soul, 
And  make  the  broken  spirit  whole. 

4  The  life  of  grace  below, 

The  life  of  joy  above, 
0  Lord,  on  me  bestow, 

Unworthy  of  thy  love: 
Oh,  bid  me  live  this  precious  hour, 
And  ever  know  thy  saving  power ! 


145 


But  two  Ways.  C.  M. 

1  rriHERE  is  a  path  that  leads  to  God ; 
JL    All  others  go  astray ; 

Narrow,  but  pleasant,  is  the  road, 
And  Christians  love  the  way. 

2  It  leads  straight  through  this  world  of  sin, 

And  dangers  must  be  past ; 
But  those  who  boldly  walk  therein 
Will  come  to  heaven  at  last. 

3  While  the  broad  road,  where  thousands  go, 

Lies  near,  and  opens  fair ; 
And  many  turn  aside,  I  know, 
To  walk  with  sinners  there. 

4  But,  lest  my  feeble  steps  should  slide, 

Or  wander  from  thy  way, 
Lord,  condescend  to  be  my  guide, 
And  I  shall  never  stray. 
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J.46  RELIGION.  147 


146 


Religion  our  Safety.  S.  M. 

OH  cease,  my  wandering  soul, 
On  restless  wing  to  roam  ; 
All  the  wide  world,  to  either  pole, 

Has  not  for  thee  a  home : — 

Like  Noah's  weary  dove, 

That  soared  the  earth  around, 
But  not  a  resting-place  above 

The  cheerless  waters  found. 

Behold  the  Ark  of  God ; 

Behold  the  open  door ; 
Hasten  to  gain  that  dear  abode, 

And  rove,  my  soul,  no  more. 

There  safe  thou  shalt  abide, 

There  sweet  shall  be  thy  rest, 
And  every  longing  satisfied, 

"With  full  salvation  blest. 


147 


The  Broad  and  Narrow  Ways.  6s,  double. 

1  QTRIVE,  for  the  way  is  strait, 
O  In  which  the  Saviour  trod ; 
And  narrow  is  the  gate, 

That  leadeth  up  to  God. 
Cut  off  the  ensnaring  hand, 

Pluck  out  the  ensnaring  eye ; 
Turn  ye  at  God's  command  : 

Sinners,  why  will  ye  die  ? 

2  Strive,  for  there  are  but  few 

Who  find  the  living  way ; 
Children,  alas !  will  you 
Still  blindly  go  astray  ? 

Ill 


148  RELIGION.  148 

Oh,  shun  the  crowded  gate, 

Though  wide  it  seem,  and  fair ; — 

'Twill  bring  you,  soon  or  late, 
To  anguish  and  despair. 

3  Strive,  ere  life's  setting  sun 

Shall  sink  in  thickest  gloom : 
Strive  ;  night  is  coming  on  ; 

Ye  hasten  to  the  tomb. 
Ask ;  mercy  shall  be  given ; 

Seek,  as  for  hidden  gold ; 
Knock,  and  the  Lord  of  heaven 

The  gates  will  wide  unfold. 


148 


Faith  in  Christ.  S.  M. 


FAITH  is  a  precious  grace, 
Where'er  it  is  bestowed ; 
It  boasts  of  a  celestial  birth, 
And  is  the  gift  of  God. 

Jesus  it  owns  as  King, 
An  all-atoning  priest ; 
It  claims  no  merit  of  its  own, 
But  looks  for  all  in  Christ. 

On  him  it  safely  leans, 
In  times  of  deep  distress  ; 
Flies  to  the  fountain  of  his  blood, 
And  trusts  his  righteousness. 

All  through  the  wilderness, 
It  is  our  strength  and  stay ; 
Nor  can  we  miss  the  heavenly  road, 
While  it  directs  our  way. 

Lord,  'tis  thy  work  alone, 
And  that  divinely  free  ; 
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149  RELIGION.  150 


Send  down  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son, 
To  work  this  faith  in  me. 


149 


Holy  Love.  S.  M. 

LOVE  is  the  strongest  tie 
That  can  our  souls  unite ; 
Love  makes  our  service  liberty  ; 

Our  every  burden  light. 

We  run  in  God's  commands, 

When  love  directs  the  way; — 
With  willing  hearts  and  active  hands, 

Our  Master's  will  obey. 

Love  softens  all  our  toil, 

And  makes  affliction  blest ; 
The  gloomy  desert  wears  a  smile, 

When  love  inspires  the  breast. 

If  we  ascend  the  skies, 

And  see  the  Saviour's  face, 
Love  will  to  full  perfection  rise, 

And  reign  through  all  the  place. 


150 


The  Fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  Gentleness.     C.  M. 

SPEAK  gently !  it  is  better  far 
To  rule  by  love  than  fear ; 
Speak  gently !  let  not  harsh  words  mar 

The  good  we  might  do  here. 
Speak  gently  to  the  little  child ; 

Its  love  be  sure  to  gain ; 
Teach  it  in  accents  soft  and  mild : 

It  may  not  long  remain. 
Speak  gently  to  the  young;  for  they 
Will  have  enough  to  bear ; 

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151  RELIGION.  151 

Pass  through  this  life  as  best  they  may, 
'Tis  full  of  anxious  care. 

4  Speak  gently  to  the  aged  one ; 

Grieve  not  the  care-worn  heart ; 
The  sands  of  life  are  nearly  run : 
Let  such  in  peace  depart. 

5  Speak  gently,  kindly,  to  the  poor, 

Let  no  harsh  tone  be  heard ; 
They  have  enough  they  must  endure, 
Without  an  unkind  word ! 

6  Speak  gently  1  He  who  gave  his  life, 

To  bend  man's  stubborn  will, 
When  elements  were  in  fierce  strife, 
Said  to  them,  "  Peace,  be  still !" 

7  Speak  gently !  'tis  a  little  thing, 

Propped  in  the  heart's  deep  well ; 
The  good,  the  joy,  which  it  may  bring, 
Eternity  shall  tell. 

J  5Jl        ^y WiU  be  done-         8s' 4s# 

1  "A/TYGod!  my  Father!  while  I  stray, 
1VJL  Far  from  my  home,  on  life's  rough  way, 
Oh,  teach  me  from  the  heart  to  say, 
"  Thy  will  be  done  !" 
I  If  thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize,  it  ne'er  was  mine ; 
I  only  yield  thee  what  was  thine : 

"Thy  will  be  done!" 
3  Should  pining  sickness  waste  away 
My  life,  in  premature  decay, 
My  Father,  still  I'll  strive  to  say, 

"Thy  will  be  done!" 


152  REVIVALS. 

4  Control  my  will  from  day  to  day ; 
Blend  it  with  thine,  and  take  away 
Whatever  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

"Thy  will  be  done!" 

5  Then,  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  more, 
And  life's  sad  conflicts  all  are  o'er, 

I'll  sing,  upon  a  happier  shore, 

"Thy  will  be  done!" 


REVIVALS. 


152 


The  Danger  of  Delay.  L.  M* 

1  ]  TASTEN,  0  sinner,  to  be  wise, 
_L1  And  stay  not  for  to-morrow's  sun ; 
The  longer  wisdom  you  despise, 

The  harder  is  she  to  be  won. 

2  Oh,  hasten  mercy  to  implore, 

And  stay  not  for  to-morrow's  sun ; 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er, 
Before  this  evening's  hours  are  gone. 

3  Oh,  hasten,  sinner,  to  return, 

And  stay  not  for  to-morrow's  sun ; 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn, 
Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 
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153  REVIVALS  154 

4  Oh  hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest, 

And  stay  not  for  to-morrow's  sun ; 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arrest, 
Before  the  morrow  is  begun. 


153 


To-day.  6s,  4s,  P 


1  HpO-DAY  the  Saviour  calls! 
JL    Ye  wanderers,  come  ; 
Oh,  ye  benighted  souls, 

Why  longer  roam  ? 

2  To-day  the  Saviour  calls  ! 

For  refuge  fly ; 
The  storm  of  vengeance  falls : 
Ruin  is  nigh. 

3  To-day  the  Saviour  calls  ! 

Oh,  listen  now : 
Within  these  sacred  walls, 
To  Jesus  bow. 

4  The  Spirit  calls  to-day ! 

Yield  to  his  power ; 
Oh,  grieve  him  not  away  ; 
;Tis  mercy's  hour. 


154 


f  iZL  Coming  to  Jesus.  8s,  7s,  4a 

1  pHILDKEN,  hear  the  melting  story 
\J  Of  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain ; 
'Tis  the  Lord  of  life  and  glory : 
Shall  he  plead  with  you  in  vain  ? 

Oh,  receive  him, 
And  salvation  now  obtain. 
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155  REVIVALS.  155 

2  Yield  no  more  to  sin  and  folly, — 

So  displeasing  in  his  sight ; 

Jesus  loves  the  pure  and  holy, — 

They  alone  are  his  delight : 

Seek  his  favour, 
And  your  hearts  to  him  unite. 

3  All  your  sins  to  Him  confessing, 

Who  is  ready  to  forgive ; 
Seek  the  Saviour's  richest  blessing ; 
On  his  precious  name  believe : 

He  is  waiting ; 
Will  you  not  his  grace  receive  ? 


155 


Now  is  the  Accepted  Time.  C.  M. 

1  f\H.  say  not,  "I  will  yet  delay 
\J  To  seek  God's  offered  grace  ;" 
When  Jesus,  with  a  voice  of  love, 

Says  now,  "  Seek  thou  my  face." 

2  Say  not,  "  To-morrow  I  will  turn :" 

To  thee  it  may  not  come  ; 
For  e'en  this  night  thy  soul  may  hear 
Its  everlasting  doom. 

3  Say  not,  "When  sickness  lays  me  low, 

I  will  begin  to  pray  ;" 
For  swift  disease,  or  sudden  death, 
May  call  thy  soul  away. 

4  But  say,  with  earnestness  and  faith, 

"  Jesus,  I  come  to  thee ; 
Now,  from  this  moment,  by  thy  grace, 
Help  me  from  sin  to  flee. 

5  "Now,  for  thy  tender  mercy's  sake, 

Forgive  my  past  delay  ; 

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156  revivals.  156 

And,  in  thine  own  redeeming  blood, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

6  "Now,  by  thy  Holy  Spirit's  power, 
Kenew  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
And  may  the  life  which  thou  hast  spared, 
Be  henceforth  wholly  thine." 


156 


0 


The  True  Penitent.  H.  M. 

H  for  a  heart  to  feel 
The  presence  where  we  meet ; 


Before  the  mercy-seat, 
That,  while  we  humbly  seek  him  thus, 
God  will  be  gracious  even  to  us. 

The  sigh  of  one  distressed 

By  sorrow  for  his  sins ; 
Who  humbly  smites  his  breast, 
And  to  serve  God  begins, — 
This  is  the  voice  that  God  attends, 
And  such  he  chooses  for  his  friends. 

He  knows — he  knows  of  me, 

If  I  am  friend  or  foe ; 
Wherever  I  may  be, 
He  follows  as  I  go, — 
Sees  every  word  and  thought  and  look, 
And  writes  them  in  his  judgment-book. 

Well  may  I  think,  with  dread, 

On  that  tremendous  day, 
And  hang  my  guilty  head, 
And  now  in  earnest  pray, — 
In  this  accepted  time  to  cry, 
"  Have  mercy,  Lord,  or  else  I  die !" 
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157  REVIVALS.  158 


157 


Sinners  warned  and  entreated.         C.  M. 


1  O INNERS,  the  voice  of  God  regard ; 
O  'Tis  mercy  speaks  to-day  ; 

He  calls  you,  by  his  sovereign  word, 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

2  Like  the  rough  sea,  that  cannot  rest, 

You  live  devoid  of  peace ; 
A  thousand  stings,  within  your  breast, 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 

3  Your  way  is  dark,  and  leads  to  hell ; 

Why  will  you  persevere  ? 
Can  you  in  endless  torments  dwell, 
Shut  up  in  black  despair? 

4  Why  will  you,  in  the  crooked  ways 

Of  sin  and  folly,  go  ? 
In  pain  you  travel  all  your  days, 
To  reap  eternal  woe ! 

5  But  he  that  turns  to  God  shall  live, 

Through  his  abounding  grace ; 
His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive 
Of  those  that  seek  his  face. 

6  His  love  exceeds  your  highest  thoughts ; 

He  pardons  like  a  God  ; 
He  will  forgive  your  numerous  faults, 
Through  a  Redeemer's  blood. 


158 


The  Accepted  Time.  S.  M 

NOW  is  the  accepted  time, 
Now  is  the  day  of  grace ; 
Now,  sinners,  come,  without  delay, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  face. 

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159  REVIVALS.  159 

2  Now  is  the  accepted  time, — 
The  Saviour  calls  to-day  ; 

To-morrow  it  may  be  too  late, — 
Then  why  should  you  delay? 

3  Now  is  the  accepted  time, — 
The  gospel  bids  you  come ; 

And  every  promise,  in  his  word, 
Declares  there  yet  is  room. 

4  Lord,  draw  reluctant  souls, 
And  feast  them  with  thy  love  ; 

Then  will  the  angels  swiftly  fly, 
To  bear  the  news  above. 


159 


While  God  invites.  L.  M. 


1  TX7HILE  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day, 

VV     How   sweet   the   gospel's    charming 
sound ! 
Come,  sinners,  haste ;  oh,  haste  away, 
While  yet  a  pardoning  God  he's  found. 

2  Soon,  borne  on  Time's  untiring  wing, 

Shall  death  command  you  to  the  grave ; 
Before  his  bar  your  spirits  bring, 
And  none  be  found  to  hear  or  save. 

3  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair, 

No  Sabbath's  heavenly  light  shall  rise  ; 
No  God  regard  your  bitter  prayer, 
Nor  Saviour  call  you  to  the  skies. 

4  No  wonders  to  the  dead  are  shown, 

(The  wonders  of  redeeming  love  ;) 
No  voice  his  glorious  truth  makes  known, 
Nor  sings  the  bliss  of  climes  above. 
120 


160  REVIVALS.  160 

5  While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day! 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound! 
Come,  sinners,  haste ;  oh,  haste  away, 
While  yet  a  pardoning  God  he's  found. 


160 


Mercy's  Call.  8s,  7s,  4s 


1  TTEAK,  0  sinner !  mercy  calls  you ; 
XX  Now  with  sweetest  voice  she  calls ; 
Bids  you  haste  to  seek  the  Saviour, 

Ere  the  hand  of  justice  falls  : 

Trust  in  Jesus : 
;Tis  the  voice  of  mercy  calls. 

2  Haste,  0  sinner !  to  the  Saviour ; 

Seek  his  mercy,  while  you  may; 
Soon  the  day  of  grace  is  over ; 
Soon  your  life  will  pass  away : 

Haste  to  Jesus : 
You  must  perish  if  you  stay. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream ; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth, 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him: 

This  he  gives  you ; 
;Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

4  Lo,  the  incarnate  God,  ascended, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood ; 
Venture  on  him,  venture  wholly ; 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude  : 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

121 


161  REVIVALS.  161 

5  Saints  and  angels,  joined  in  concert, 
Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb ; 
"While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 
Sweetly  echo  with  his  name : 

Hallelujah  ! 
Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 

JL  Ul         The  StTivin9  °f  the  Spirit.  L.  M. 

1  QAY,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within, 
O  Oft  whispered  to  thy  secret  soul ; 
Urged  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 

And  yield  thy  heart  to  God's  control  ? 

2  Hath  something  met  thee,  in  the  path 

Of  worldliness  and  vanity, 
And  pointed  to  the  coming  wrath, 

And  warned  thee  from  that  wrath  to  flee? 

3  Sinner,  it  was  a  heavenly  voice  ; 

It  was  the  Spirit's  gracious  call ; 
It  bade  thee  make  the  better  choice, 
And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  all. 

4  Spurn  not  the  call  to  life  and  light ; 

Regard  in  time  the  warning  kind ; 
That  call  thou  may'st  not  always  slight, 
And  yet  the  gate  of  mercy  find. 

5  God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive 

With  hardened,  self-destroying  man ;     * 
Ye,  who  persist  his  love  to  grieve, 
May  never  hear  his  voice  again. 

6  Sinner,  perhaps  this  very  day, 

Thy  last  accepted  time  may  be ; 
Oh !  shouldst  thou  grieve  him  now  away, 
Then  hope  may  never  beam  on  thee. 
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162  revivals.  163 


162 


Behold,  I  stand  at  the  Door."      L.  M. 


1  T)EHOLD  a  stranger  at  the  door  ! 

-L)  He  gently  knocks — has  knocked  before— 
Has  waited  long — is  waiting  still : 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  Oh,  lovely  attitude  !  He  stands 
With  melting  heart  and  open  hands ! 
Oh,  matchless  kindness  !     And  he  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes ! 

3  But  will  he  prove  a  friend  indeed  ? 
He  will ; — the  very  friend  you  need ; 
The  friend  of  sinners ;  yes,  'tis  he, 
With  garments  dyed  on  Calvary. 

4  Kise,  touched  with  gratitude  divine ; 
Turn  out  his  enemy  and  thine ; 
Turn  out  that  hateful  monster,  sin, 
And  let  the  heavenly  stranger  in. 

5  Admit  him,  ere  his  anger  burn  ; 
Lest  he  depart,  and  ne'er  return ; 
Admit  him,  or  the  hour's  at  hand, 
When,  at  his  door,  denied  you'll  stand. 


163 


Delay  not.  lis. 


DELAY  not,  delay  not,  0  sinner,  draw 
near; 
The  waters  of  life  are  now  flowing  for 
thee: 
No  price  is  demanded,  the  Saviour  is  near, 
Redemption  is  purchased,  salvation  is  free. 


164  REVIVALS.  164 

2  Delay  not,  delay  not;  why  longer  abuse 

The  love  and  compassion  of  Jesus,  thy 

God? 
A  fountain  is  opened ;  how  canst  thou  refuse 
To  wash  and  be  cleansed  in  his  pardoning 

blood? 

3  Delay  not,  delay  not,  0  sinner,  to  come, 

For  mercy  still  lingers,  and  calls  thee  to- 
day ; 
Her  voice  is  not  heard  in  the  vale  of  the 
tomb ; 
Her  message,  unheeded,   will  soon  pass 
away. 

4  Delay  not,  delay  not ;  the  Spirit  of  grace, 

Long  grieved  and  resisted,  may  take  its 
sad  flight, 
And  leave   thee  in  darkness  to  finish   thy 
race — 
To  sink  in  the  gloom  of  eternity's  night. 

5  Delay  not,  delay  not;  the  hour  is  at  hand; 

The  earth  shall  dissolve,  and  the  heavens 
shall  fade ; 
The  dead,  small  and  great,  in  the  judgment 
shall  stand : 
"What  power  then,  0  sinner,  shall    lend 
thee  its  aid? 


164 


Invitation  to  Christ.  S.  M. 


I       pOME,  children,  come  to  God, 
\J   Cast  all  your  sins  away  ; 
Seek  ye  the  Saviour's  cleansing  blood ; 
Repent,  believe,  obey. 
124 


165  REVIVALS.  165 

2  Say  not  ye  cannot  come  ; 
For  Jesus  bled  and  died, 

That  none,  who  ask  in  humble  faith, 
Should  ever  be  denied. 

3  Say  not  ye  will  not  come, 
When  God  vouchsafes  to  call ; 

For  fearful  will  their  end  be  found, 
On  whom  his  wrath  shall  fall. 

4  Come,  then,  whoever  will ; 
Come,  while  'tis  called  to-day; 

Seek  ye  the  Saviour's  cleansing  blood ; 
Kepent,  believe,  obey. 


165 


The  Service  of  God.  L.  M- 

1  "A  /FAY  I  resolve,  with  all  my  heart, 

JlVJ_  With  all  my  powers,  to  serve  the  Lord; 
Nor  from  his  precepts  e'er  depart, 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 

2  Oh,  be  his  service  all  my  joy ! 

Around  let  my  example  shine, 

Till  others  love  the  blest  employ, 

And  join  in  labours  so  divine. 

3  Be  this  the  purpose  of  my  soul, 

My  solemn,  my  determined  choice, 
To  yield  to  his  supreme  control, 
And  in  his  kind  commands  rejoice. 

4  Oh,  may  I  never  faint  nor  tire, 

Nor,  wandering,  leave  his  sacred  ways ; 
Great  God,  accept  my  soul's  desire, 
And  give  me  strength  to  live  thy  praise. 

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166  REVIVALS.  167 


166 


Just  as  thou  art.  8s,  6s. 

1  TUST  as  thou  art,  without  one  trace 
U    Of  love,  or  joy,  or  inward  grace, 
Or  meetness  for  the  heavenly  place, 

0  guilty  sinner,  come. 

2  Thy  sins  I  bore  on  Calvary's  tree ; 
The  stripes  thy  due  were  laid  on  me, 
That  peace  and  pardon  might  be  free : 

0  wretched  sinner,  come. 

3  Come ;  leave  thy  burden  at  the  cross ; 
Count  all  thy  gains  but  empty  dross ; 
My  grace  repays  all  earthly  loss : 

0  needy  sinner,  come. 

4  Come ;  hither  bring  thy  boding  fears, 
Thine  aching  heart,  thy  bursting  tears  ; 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  salutes  thine  ears : 

0  trembling  sinner,  come. 

5  "  The  Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  Come  ;" 
Eejoicing  saints  re-echo,  Come ; 

Who  faints,  who  thirsts,  who  will,  may 
come: 
Thy  Saviour  bids  thee  come. 


167 


Just  as  I  am.  8s,  6s. 


1   TUST  as  I  am — without  one  plea, 
O    But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  thou  bidd'st  me  come  to  thee — 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 
126 


168  life.  168 

2  Just  as  I  am — and  waiting  not, 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot — • 

To  thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot— 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

3  Jusjfc  as  I  am — though  tossed  about, 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
With  fears  within,  and  foes  without — 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

4  Just  as  I  am — poor,  wretched,  blind — 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  thee  to  find — 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

5  Just  as  I  am — thou  wilt  receive, 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve, 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe — 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

f   Just  as  I  am — thy  love  unknown, 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down : 
Now,  to  be  thine,  and  thine  alone — 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 


168 


LIFE. 


The  Day  of  Life.  C.  M. 


1  npHIS  life  is  but  a  summer's  day, 
_i_   Of  shadows  and  of  light ; 
Its  brightest  sunbeams  pass  away, 
And  soon  give  place  to  night. 

127 


169  life.  169 

2  Fair  childhood  is  the  early  dawn, 

And  youth,  the  morning  gay; 
Manhood's  the  noon,  so  quickly  gone, 
And  age,  the  evening  ray. 

3  But  life  eternal, — who  can  tell 

How  long  it  shall  endure? 
The  righteous  shall  forever  dwell 
In  mansions  bright  and  pure. 

4  The  hours  of  childhood  and  of  youth, 

Of  manhood  and  of  age, 
Should  in  the  love  of  sacred  truth, 
The  inmost  soul  engage. 

5  This  life  was  given  us  to  prepare 

For  that  which  is  to  come : 
Oh,  may  I  gain  admittance  there, 
And  find  a  heavenly  home  ! 

6  And  will  the  Lord  my  sins  forgive, 

Through  his  redeeming  love  ; 
And  bid  me  to  his  glory  live, 
And  write  my  name  above? 


169 


To-morrow.  S.  Mi 


TO-MORROW,  Lord,  is  thine, 
Lodged  in  thy  sovereign  hand ; 
And  if  its  sun  arise,  and  shine, 

It  shines  by  thy  command. 

The  present  moment  flies, 

And  bears  our  life  away  ; 
Oh,  make  us  all,  then,  truly  wise, 

To  live  aright  to-day. 

Since,  on  this  fleeting  hour, 

Eternity  is  hung, 

128 


170  LIFE.  170 

Waken,  by  thine  almighty  power, 
The  aged  and  the  young. 

4  One  thing  demands  our  care — 
Oh,  be  it  still  pursued  ; 

Lest,  slighted  once,  the  season,  fair, 
Should  never  be  renewed. 

5  To  /Jesus  may  we  fly, 
Swift  as  the  morning  light ; 

Lest  life's  young,  golden  morn  should  die, 
In  sudden  endless  night. 


170 


Life  fleeting. 


1  /  \H  how  fleeting,  oh  how  fleeting, 
\J  Is  our  earthly  being! 

Like  a  mist,  in  autumn  weather, 
Gathered  in  an  hour  together, 
And  as  soon  dispersed  forever. 

2  Oh  how  fleeting,  oh  how  fleeting, 

Are  our  days  departing ! 
Like  a  deep  and  headlong  river, 
Flowing  onward,  flowing  ever, 
Tarrying  not,  and  stopping  never. 

3  Oh  how  fleeting,  oh  how  fleeting, 

Are  the  world's  enjoyments! 
All  the  hues  of  change  they  borrow. 
Bright  to-day  and  dark  to-morrow, — 
Mingled  lot  of  joy  and  sorrow. 

4  Oh  how  fleeting,  oh  how  fleeting, 

Is  all  earthly  beauty  ! 
Like  a  flower,  so  gayly  glowing, 
Scattered  by  the  breezes,  blowing 
O'er  the  bed  on  which  'twas  growing. 
9  129 


171  mfe.  172 

5  Oh  how  fleeting,  _oh  how  fleeting. 
All — yes  !  all — that's  earthly  ! 
Every  thing  is  fading,  flying  ; 
Man  is  mortal;  earth  is  dying; 
Mortals  !  live,  on  heaven  relying. 


171 


Uncertainty  of  Life.  C.  L.  M. 


1  T  ORD,  what  is  life  ?  'Tis  like  a  flower, 
J_J  That  blossoms  and  is  gone ! 

We  see  it  flourish  for  an  hour, 

With  all  its  beauty  on  ; 
But  death  comes  like  a  wintry  day, 
And  cuts  the  blooming  flower  away. 

2  Lord,  what  is  life  ?  'Tis  like  the  bow 

That  glistens  in  the  sky ; 
We  love  to  see  its  colours  glow, 

But  while  we  look,  they  die. 
Life  fails  as  soon ;  to-day  'tis  here, 
To-night,  perhaps,  'twill  disappear. 

3  Lord,  what  is  life  ?  If  spent  with  thee, 

In  duty,  praise,  and  prayer, 
However  short  or  long  it  be, 

We  need  but  little  care ; 
Because  eternity  will  last, 
When  life  and  death  itself  are  past. 


172 


Frailty.  S.  M. 


THE  lilies  of  the  field, 
That  quickly  fade  away, 
May  well  to  us  a  lesson  yield ; 
For  we  are  frail  as  they. 
130 


173  life.  173 

2  Just  like  an  early  rose, 
I've  seen  an  infant  bloom : 

But  death,  perhaps,  before  it  blows, 
Will  lay  it  in  the  tomb. 

3  Then  let  us  think  on  death, 
Though  we  are  young  and  gay ; 

For  God,  who  gave  our  life  and  breath, 
Can  take  them  both  away. 

4  To  God,  who  made  us  all, 
Oh,  let  us  humbly  cry ; 

And  then,  whenever  death  may  call, 
We'll  be  prepared  to  die. 


173 


The  Shortness  of  Time.      7s,  6s,  double. 


1  rPHIS  life  of  ours  is  flowing 
J_  Away  with  every  breath; 
And  swift  the  years  are  going, 

That  bear  us  on  to  death, — 
To  death,  beyond  whose  portal 

Lies  that  eternal  shore, 
W  here  all  things  are  immortal, 

And  there  is  change  no  more. 

2  Then  let  us  prize  each  minute, 

And  spend  it  not  in  vain, 
Since,  for  our  souls,  are  in  it 

The  seeds  of  endless  gain. 
0  Thou  that  burst  death's  prison, 

And  set  his  captives  free, 
Grant  that  we  may  have  risen 

To  life  and  light  with  thee  ! 

131 


174  ltfe.  175 


174 


Time  flies.  C.  M, 


1  /QUICKLY  my  days  have  passed  away ; 
\c£  How  soon,  alas,  they're  gone ! 
Life's  gayest  scenes  decline  in  haste, 

Just  like  the  setting  sun. 

2  Always  in  motion,  ne'er  at  rest, 

My  minutes  onward  roll ; 
Swift  to  pursue  their  destined  course, 
And  soon  to  reach  the  goal. 

3  Eternal  pains,  or  endless  joys, 

Stand  waiting  at  the  door  ; 
The  moments  past,  or  those  to  come, 
Are  not  within  my  power. 

4  God  of  my  strength  and  of  my  hope, 

In  whom  I  live  and  move, 
Help  me,  by  thine  instructive  grace, 
The  present  to  improve. 


175 


Time  fleeting.  7s,  6s,  P 


1  rpiME  is  winging  us  away 
X    To  our  eternal  home  ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day, 

A  journey  to  the  tomb  : 
Youth  and  vigour  soon  will  flee, 

Blooming  beauty  lose  its  charms  ; 
All  that's  mortal  soon  will  be 

Enclosed  in  death's  cold  arms. 

2  Time  is  winging  us  away 

To  our  eternal  home ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day, 
A  journey  to  the  tomb : 
132 


176  life.  177 

But  the  Christian  shall  enjoy 
Health  and  beauty  soon  above ; 

Far  beyond  the  world's  alloy, 
Secure  in  Jesus'  love. 


176 


Shortness  of  Time.  7s. 

1  QWIFT  the  moments  fly  away: 

O  First  the  hour,  and  then  the  day, 
Next  the  week,  the  month,  the  year, 
Steal  away,  and  disappear. 

2  Time  is  ever  on  the  wing, 
While  I  speak,  or  think,  or  sing! 
Whether  working  or  at  play, 
Time  is  rolling  fast  away  ! 

3  Think,  my  soul !  awake  and  see 
What  will  soon  become  of  thee ! 
Whither  tending,  canst  thou  tell, — 
Up  to  heaven,  or  down  to  hell  ? 

4  Jesus,  I  would  humbly  pray, 
Guide  and  keep  me  in  the  way ; 
Every  gift  and  grace  bestow ; 
Wean  my  heart  from  things  below. 

I   {  The  End  of  Time.  L.  M. 

TIME  grows  not  old  with  length  of  years; 
Changes  he  brings,  but  changes  not ; 
New-born  each  moment  he  appears : 
We  run  our  race,  and  are  forgot. 
Stars  in  their  yearly  rounds  return, 

As  from  eternity  they  came ; 
Andtto  eternity  might  burn: 

We  are  not  for  one  hour  the  same. 

133 


Teacher's  Illness.  L.  M 


178  life.  178 

3  Spring  flowers  renew  their  wild  perfume, 

But  ere  a  second  spring  they  fly : 

Our  life  is  longer  than  their  bloom, 

Our  bloom  is  fresher,  yet  we  die. 

4  The  stars,  like  flowers,  have  but  their  day  j 

And  time,  like  stars,  shall  cease  to  roll : 
We  have,  what  never  can  decay, 
A  living  and  immortal  soul ! 

5  Great  God !  when  time  shall  end  his  flight, 

,  Stars  set  and  flowers  revive  no  more, 
May  we  behold  thy  face,  in  light, — 
Thy  love,  in  Christ,  may  we  adore. 

178 

1  TTTE  thank  thee,  Lord,  that  here  again, 

VV     In  health  so  many  meet  to-day : 
And  yet,  on  beds  of  lingering  pain, 
How  many  pass  these  hours  away ! 

2  And  one,  who  loved  with  us  to  meet, 

And  in  this  cherished  work  to  aid, 
Is  absent  from  the  accustomed  seat, — 
Upon  a  bed  of  sickness  laid. 

3  Behold  thy  smitten  servant,  Lord  ; 

Send  mercy  in  this  time  of  need : 
If  thou  but  speak  the  sovereign  word, 
Disease,  and  pain,  and  death,  give  heed. 

4  Back  to  these  walks  of  usefulness, 

And  every  precious  work  of  faith, 
Restore  that  sufferer,  in  thy  grace, 

Redeemed  from  sickness  and  from  death. 
134 


179  life.  179 

5  And  yet,  submissive  to  thy  will, 

Our  prayer  is  offered  at  thy  throne : 
If  death  its  errand  must  fulfil, 

Teach  us  to  say,  "  Thy  will  be  done." 

6  With  thine  own  presence  fill  the  place 

That  witnesses  that  closing  strife : 
There  let  the  triumphs  of  thy  grace 
Surpass  the  highest  joys  of  life. 


179 


Scholar's  Illness.  L.  M. 


1  XiyE  pray  for  one,  who  with  us  here, 

VV     On  Sabbaths  past,  was  wont  to  come 
Around  whose  bed,  in  hope  and  fear, 
Are  gathered  now  the  loved  of  home. 

2  0  Lord,  the  secrets  of  disease 

Are  all  within  thy  sovereign  power ; 
And  so  thou  canst,  with  equal  ease, 
Send  life  or  death  at  any  hour. 

3  To  means  for  healing,  do  thou  give 

The  power  thy  blessing  ever  lends  ; 
In  mercy  bid  the  sufferer  live, 

Restored  to  health  and  anxious  friends. 

4  Yet,  if  thou  otherwise  ordain, 

And  take  away  that  fleeting  breath, 
Oh,  give  relief  from  torturing  pain, 
And  fitness  for  approaching  death. 

5  And,  gracious  Lord,  let  those  in  health 

Take  warning  to  be  ready  too ; 
Lest  death's  sad  visit  come  by  stealth, 
And  every  blessed  hope  undo. 

135 


180  life.  180 


180 


Recovery  from  Illness,  or  Rescue     j    ■», 
from  Peril. 

1  \\TE  come,  with  voice  of  thanks,  0  Lord, 

V  V     That  in  thy  mercy  thou  hast  spared, 
And  out  of  danger  hast  restored, 
A  life  to  many  hearts  endeared. 

2  Up  from  the  borders  of  the  grave, — 

The  lonely  chamber  of  the  tomb, — 
Thou  didst  stretch  forth  thy  hand  to  save, 
And  bid  the  blest  deliverance  come. 

3  The  means  which  love,  and  toil,  and  skill, 

Employed,  however  wise  and  good, 
Had  all  been  fruitless,  if  thy  will 
Had  not  the  needful  help  bestowed. 

4  Fruitless  indeed  is  human  art, 

And  hopeless  every  toilsome  care, 
And  vain  the  yearnings  of  the  heart, 
If  God,  in  peril,  be  not  there ! 

5  Thanks  to  thy  mercy,  Lord,  we  give; 

Thine  be  the  praise,  and  thine  alone, 
That  thou  hast  bid  that  loved  one  live, 
And,  in  that  peril,  mercy  shown. 

6  Now,  may  the  life,  thus  rescued,  be, 

In  all  its  yet  remaining  days, 
A  consecrated  gift  to  thee, 

Of  grateful  service,  love,  and  praise. 


136 


181  DEATH.  182 

DEATH. 


J_oX  Death  of  a  Teacher.  L.  M. 

1  rpHE  voice  is  hushed, — the  gentle  voice, 
X    That  told  us  of  a  Saviour's  love ; 
And  made  our  youthful  hearts  rejoice, 

In  hope  of  heaven,  the  home  above. 

2  The  eye  is  dim, — the  loving  eye, 

That  beamed  so  fondly  on  us  here ; 
Sealed  up  in  death,  the  anxious  sigh 
No  more  bedews  it  with  a  tear ! 

3  But,  in  the  land  beyond  the  grave, 

That  voice  will  swell,  in  rapturous  tone, 
The  song  to  Him,  who  died  to  save, 
And  bring  the  weary  traveller  home. 

4  That  brow  shall  wear  its  glittering  crown, 

When  sun  and  stars  no  more  shall  shine  ; 
When  death  shall  lay  his  sceptre  down, — 
The  grave  her  empire  shall  resign. 

5  Then  let  us  weep,  as  Jesus  wept; 

Hallowed  by  love  each  gentle  sigh ; 

Since  in  the  grave  our  Saviour  slept, 

The  Christian  need  not  fear  to  die. 


182 


Death  of  a  Teacher.  L.  M, 

LORD,  thou  hast  called  thy  servant  home. 
He  now  has  yielded  up  his  trust; 
His  body,  in  the  silent  tomb, 

Must  moulder  with  its  kindred  dust. 

137 


183  DEATH.  183 

2  No  more  shall  he,  with  cheerful  feet, 

Tread  in  the  paths  of  duty  now ; 
No  more  his  precious  charge  shall  meet, 
Nor  worship  in  thy  courts  below. 

3  Earth  claims  his  earthly  part  again  ; 

His  spirit  mounts  to  yonder  skies  ; 
And,  with  the  loudest  of  the  train, 
That  harp  their  Saviour's  praises,  vies. 

4  We  bless  thy  name,  thou  King  of  Saints, 

That  thou  such  bright  rewards  hast  given ; 
Oh,  when  our  wearied  spirit  faints, 
Refresh  us  with  a  glimpse  of  heaven. 

5  And  when  the  appointed  hour  is  come, 

That  we  this  earthly  scene  must  leave 
May  angel-guards  conduct  us  home, 
The  crown  of  glory  to  receive. 


183 


Death  of  a  Teacher.  S    At. 


1  T17EEP,  mourning  scholars,  weep, 

V  V     A  teacher  gone  before  ; 
For  those  that  loved  to  see  his  face, 
Shall  see  his  face  no  more. 

2  Yet  all  whom  once  he  taught 
To  sit  at  Jesus'  feet, 

And  seek  the  blessedness  he  sought, 
May  him  in  glory  meet. 

3  Grieve,  brother  teachers,  grieve ; 
With  you  he  bore  the  cross ; 

And  gladly,  for  a  crown  of  life, 
Accounted  all  things  loss. 
138 


184  DEATH.  184 

4  His  eye,  his  voice,  his  hand, 
Still  marshall  you  along ; 

A  fearless,  firm,  united  band, — 
Quit  you  like  men!  be  strong! 

5  Strong  in  the  Lord  was  he, 
And  valiant  for  the  truth  ; 

Go,  train  your  scholars,  then,  to  be 
Christ's  soldiers  from  their  youth. 

J  r}^-4-  Death  of  a  Scholar.  L.  M, 

1  A    MOURNING  class,  a  vacant  seat, 
J_A_  Tell  us  that  one,  we  loved  to  meet, 
Will  join  our  youthful  throng  no  more, 
Till  all  these  changing  scenes  are  o'er. 

2  No  more  that  voice,  we  loved  to  hear, 
Shall  fill  its  teacher's  listening  ear ; 
No  more  its  tones  shall  join  to  swell 
The  songs  that  of  a  Saviour  tell. 

3  That  welcome  face,  that  sparkling  eye, 
And  sprightly  form,  must  buried  lie, 
Deep  in  the  cold  and  silent  gloom — 
The  rayless  night — that  fills  the  tomb. 

4  And  we  live  on;  but  none  can  say, 
How  near  or  distant  is  the  day, 

When  death's  unwelcome  hand  shall  come, 
To  lay  us  in  our  narrow  home. 

5  God  tells  us,  by  this  mournful  death, 
How  vain  and  fleeting  is  our  breath  ; 
And  bids  our  souls  prepare  to  meet 
The  trial  of  his  judgment-seat. 

139 


185  DEATH.  186 

IXl)      Death  of  a  Pious  Scholar.       8s,  7s,  4s. 

1  \\  THERE  we  oft  have  met  in  gladness, 

VV     On  the  holy  Sabbath-day, 
Now  we  gather,  in  our  sadness — 
Mourning  over  one  away: 

Tears  are  falling, 
On  this  holy  Sabbath-day. 

2  One  we  loved  has  left  our  number, — 

In  the  narrow  dwelling  laid ; 
There  to  rest,  in  dreamless  slumber, 
Till  the  trump  that  wakes  the  dead : 

When  the  angel, 
From  their  slumbers,  wakes  the  dead. 

3  But  while  we  in  sadness  gather, 

Mourning  thus  for  one  away, 
Lo,  the  angels  say,  "Another 
Joins  our  holy  song  to-day  V} 

Weep  no  longer; 
Join  with  them  the  sacred  lay. 

4  Let  our  grief,  then,  turn  to  gladness, 

As  we  praise  thy  saving  love, 

Which,  o'er  every  shade  of  sadness, 

Sheds  the  light  of  joys  above : 

Grief  dispelling, 
By  the  light  of  joys  above. 


186 


Death  of  a  Scholar.  C.  M. 

1  TYEATH  has  been  here,  and  borne  away 
JLy  A  scholar  from  our  side ; 
Just  in  the  morning  of  his  day, 
As  young  as  we,  he  died. 
140 


187  DEATH.  187 

2  Not  long  ago,  he  filled  his  place, 

And  sat  with  us  to  learn  ; 
But  he  has  run  his  mortal  race, 
And  never  can  return. 

3  Perhaps  our  time  may  be  as  short, 

Our  days  may  fly  as  fast ; 
0  Lord,  impress  the  solemn  thought, 
That  this  may  be  our  last. 

4  We  cannot  tell  who  next  may  fall 

Beneath  thy  chastening  rod  ; 
One  must  be  first ;  oh,  may  we  all 
Prepare  to  meet  our  God ! 

5  All  needful  help  is  thine  to  give ; 

To  thee  our  souls  apply, 
For  grace  to  teach  us  how  to  live, 
And  make  us  fit  to  die. 

JO  1  Sleeping  in  Jesus.  L.  &. 

1  A  SLEEP  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep, 

XX.  From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  wee]  1 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  Oh,  how  sweet, 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ! 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing, 
That  death  has  lost  his  cruel  sting. 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  peaceful  rest, 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest ! 
No  fear,  no  woe,  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

141 


188  DEATH.  188 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  Oh,  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be ! 
Then  safely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 
Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 

5  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  far  from  thee, 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be ; 
But  there  is  still  a  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep. 


188 


Death-bed.  CM. 


1  TT7HEN,  bending  o'er  the  brink  of  life, 

VV     My  trembling  soul  shall  stand, 
Waiting  to  pass  death's  awful  flood, 
Great  God,  at  thy  command ; 

2  When  weeping  friends  surround  my  bed, 

And  close  my  sightless  eyes ; 
When,  burdened  by  the  weight  of  years. 
This  broken  body  lies ; 

3  When  every  long-loved  scene  of  life 

Stands  ready  to  depart ; 
When  the  last  sigh,  that  shakes  the  frame, 
Shall  rend  this  bursting  heart : 

4  Lay  thy  supporting,  gentle  hand, 

Beneath  my  sinking  head ; 
And,  with  a  ray  of  love  divine, 
Illume  my  dying  bed ! 

5  Leaning  on  thy  dear  faithful  breast, 

May  I  resign  my  breath ; 
And,  in  thy  fond  embraces,  lose 
The  bitterness  of  death  1 
142 


189  DEATH.  189 


189 


The  Grave.  H.  M. 


rpiIERE  is  a  grassy  bed, 
JL    A  cold  and  gloomy  cell, 
In  which  some  youthful  head, 
Reclined,  will  surely  dwell, 
Before  another  pleasant  spring 
The  first  young  violets  shall  bring. 

Oh,  if  on  yonder  side, 

A  hand  of  dazzling  flame 
Should  the  blue  heavens  divide, 
And  plainly  write  his  name, — 
His  knees  would  shake,  his  blood  run  cold, 
Like  the  Chaldean  king  of  old. 

With  earnest  hope  and  fear, 

For  pardon  he'd  implore, 

And  spend  this  hasty  year, 

As  he  spent  none  before  ; 

To  Jesus  Christ  his  soul  would  cling, 

As  the  one  only  needful  thing. 

Well,  let  the  name  be  mine, 

(As  possibly  it  may:) 
Great  Saviour,  now  incline 

This  thoughtless  heart  to  pray; 
Help  me  to  choose  the  better  part ; 
Help  me  to  give  thee  all  my  heart. 

Then,  though  the  grassy  bed, 

The  cold  and  gloomy  cell, 
Should  bear  my  youthful  head, 
For  me  it  will  be  well  ; 
Yes,  better  far  than  dwelling  here, 
Away  from  home,  another  year ! 

143 


190  DEATH.  191 


190 


Death  at  hand.  L.  M. 


1  HHH AT  awful  hour  will  soon  appear ; 
JL    Swift  on  the  wings  of  time  it  flies  ; 
When  all  that  pains  or  pleases  here 
Will  vanish  from  my  closing  eyes. 

Death  calls  my  friends,  my  neighbours,  hence; 

None  can  resist  the  fatal  dart ; 
Continual  warnings  strike  my  sense : 
.  And  shall  they  fail  to  reach  my  heart? 

3  Think,  0  my  soul,  how  much  depends 

On  the  short  period  of  to-day : 
Shall  time,  which  heaven  in  mercy  lends. 
Be  negligently  thrown  away  ? 

4  Lord  of  my  life,  inspire  my  heart 

With  heavenly  ardour,  grace  divine ; 
Nor  let  thy  presence  e'er  depart ; 

For   strength,    and  life,    and  death,    are 
thine. 


191 


All  hastening  to  the  Grave.  C.  M 


1  rpHEE  we  adore,  eternal  Name ! 
JL    And  humbly  own  to  thee 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame  ; 

What  dying  worms  are  we. 

2  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave  ; 
Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  be, 
We're  travelling:  to  the  grave. 
144 


192  DEATH.  "    192 

3  Great  God !  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang  everlasting  things  ! — 
The  eternal  state  of  all  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings. 

4  Eternal  joy,  or  endless  woe, 

Attends  on  every  breath ; 
And  yet,  how  unconcerned  we  go, 
Upon  the  brink  of  death  ! 

5  Waken,  0  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense, 

To  walk  this  dangerous  road ; 
And,  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence, 
May  they  be  found  with  God. 


192 


Death  of  a  Christian.         12s,  lis. 

1  rpHOU  art  gone  to  the  grave  :  but  we  will 
J_         not  deplore  thee, 
Though  sorrows  and  darkness  encompass 
the  tomb ; 
The  Saviour  has  passed  through  its  portals 
before  thee, 
And  the  lamp  of  his  love  is  thy  guide 


2  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave :  we  no  longer 
behold  thee, 
Nor  tread  the  rough  path  of  the  world  by 
thy  side  ; 
But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  are  spread  to 
enfold  thee; 
And  sinners  may  hope,  since  the  Sinless 
has  died. 

10  145 


193  JUDGMENT.  193 

3  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave ;  and,  its  man- 

sion forsaking, 
Perhaps  thy  tried  spirit  in  doubt  lingered 
long- 
But  the  sunshine  of  heaven  beamed  bright 
on  thy  Avaking, 
And  full  on  thine  ear  burst  the  seraphim's 
song. 

4  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave :  but  we  will  not 

deplore  thee, 
When  God  was  thy  Ransom,  thy  Guardian, 

and  Guide ; 
He  gave  thee,  and  took  thee,  and  soon  will 

restore  thee; 
And     death    has    no    sting,    since    the 

Saviour  has  died. 


JUDGMENT. 


193 


Lo !  He  co?nes.  8s,  7s,  4s. 


1  T  0 !  he  comes,  in  clouds  descending,- 
I  i  Once  for  favoured  sinners  slain ; 
Thousand,  thousand  saints,  attending, 
Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train. 

Hallelujah! 
Christ  is  come  on  earth  again. 
146 


194  JUDGMENT.  194 

2  Every  eye  shall  then  behold  him, 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty: 
They  who  set  at  naught,  and  sold  him, 
Pierced  and  nailed  him  to  a  tree, 
Deeply  wailing, 

Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

• 

3  Every  island,  sea,  and  mountain, — 

Heaven  and  earth, — shall  flee  away; 
All  who  hate  him  must,  confounded, 
Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day : 

Come  to  judgment ! 
Come  to  judgment !  come  away ! 


194 


Secrets  of  the  Heart  made  known.     C.  M, 

1  A  ND  must  I  be  to  judgment  brought, 
JLA_  And  answer,  in  that  day, 

For  every  vain  and  idle  thought, 
And  every  word  I  say  ? 

2  Yes,  every  secret  of  my  heart 

Shall  shortly  be  made  known ; 
And  I  receive  my  just  desert, 
For  all  that  I  have  done. 

3  How  careful,  then,  I  ought  to  live, — 

With  what  religious  fear, — 
Who  such  a  strict  account  must  give, 
For  all  my  conduct  here ! 

4  Thou  awful  Judge  of  quick  and  dead  1 

The  watchful  power  bestow ; 
So  shall  I  to  my  ways  take  heed, 
In  all  I  speak  or  do. 

14* 


195  JUDGMENT.  195 

5  If  now  thou  standest  at  the  doer, 
Oh,  let  me  feel  thee  near ; 
And  make  my  peace  with  thee,  before 
I  at  thy  bar  appear. 


195 


The  Judgment-day.  S.  M, 

AND  am  I  born  to  die? 
To  lay  this  body  down  ? 
And  must  my  trembling  spirit  fly 
Into  a  world  unknown  ? 

Waked  by  the  trumpet's  sound, 
I  from  the  grave  must  rise  ; 
And  see  the  Judge,  with  glory  crowned, 
And  see  the  flaming  skies. 

How  shall  I  leave  mj-  tomb  ? 
With  triumph  or  regret  ?  • 

A  fearful,  or  a  joyful  doom — 
A  curse,  or  blessing— meet? 

I  must  from  God  be  driven, 
Or  with  my  Saviour  dwell ; 
Must  come,  at  his  command,  to  heaven ; 
Or  else  depart — to  hell. 

0  Thou,  that  wouldst  not  have 
One  wretched  sinner  die, — 

Who  diedst  thyself,  my  soul  to  save 
From  endless  misery, — 

Show  me  the  way  to  shun 
Thy  dreadful  wrath,  severe  ; 
That,  when  thou  comest  on  thy  throne, 

1  mav,  with  joy,  appear. 
148 


196  JUDGMENT.  197 


196 


Time  misspent.  S.  M. 

A  DREAD  and  solemn  hour 
To  us  is  drawing  near  ; 
When  we,  before  the  throne  of  God, 

All  present  shall  appear. 

"What  answer  shall  we  give, 

When  God  himself  demands, 
The  uses  of  such  times  as  these, 

In  judgment  at  our  hands? 

And  must  we  then  confess 

That  all  was  spent  in  vain, — 
The  seasons  that  were  once  our  own, 

But  cannot  be  again  ? 

This  will  be  woe  indeed: 

To  regions  of  despair, 
Our  own  neglect  will  sink  us  down, 

To  mourn  forever  there. 


197 


The  Last  Day.  7s,  double. 

1  T^ELIX  trembled,  long  ago, 
_L    When  the  great  apostle  told 
Of  the  judgment  that  should  show, 

What  was  dross  and  what  was  gold  ; 
Where  the  rich  and  poor  should  share 

Justice,  to  this  world  unknown  ; 
And  the  only  difference  there, 

Must  be  inade  by  grace  alone. 

2  "  Go  thy  way/'  the  Roman  said, 

"Till  my  thoughts  can  leisure  claim;" 
So  his  soul  shook  off  its  dread : 
But  that  leisure  never  came. 

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198  JUDGMENT.  198 

Thus  do  men,  in  age  and  youth, 
Say  to  conscience,  "  Go  thy  way;" 

While,  with  speed  of  time  and  death, 
Onward  comes  the  judgment-day. 

I  MrS     The  Judgment-day  anticipated.    L.  C.  M. 

1  TT7HEN  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt 

VV    come, 
To  take  thy  ransomed  people  home, 

Shall  I  among  them  stand? 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die, 

Be  found  at  thy  right  hand  ? 

2  Blest  Saviour,  grant  it,  by  thy  grace ; 
Be  thou  my  only  hiding-place, 

In  this,  the  accepted  day ; 
Thy  pardoning  voice,  oh,  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear  ; 

Nor  let  me  fall,  I  pray. 

3  And  when  the  archangel's  trump  shall  scund, 
Let  me  among  thy  saints  be  found, 

To  see  thy  smiling  face  : 
Then,  in  triumphant  strains,  I'll  sing, 
While  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sovereign  grace. 


150 


199  HEAVEN.  199 

HEAVEN. 


199 


The  City  of  the  Skies.  C.  L.  M. 

1  rpHE  City  of  the  Skies,  whereof 
X    Such  glorious  things  are  told, — 
How  shall  we  gain  its  shining  gates, 

And  tread  its  streets  of  gold ; 
And  see  that  river,  clear  and  broad, 
That  flows  from  out  the  throne  of  God  ? 

2  Upon  its  banks  the  tree  of  life 

Grows,  ever  green  and  fair ; 
There  conies  no  winter  to  that  land, 

There  blows  no  tempest  there  ; 
But  summer  shines  forever  bright ; 
And  on  its  glory  falls  no  night. 

3  They  never  die  that  dwell  therein  ; 

They  know  no  pain  nor  tears ; 
And  songs  of  joy  that  city  fill, 

Throughout  the  endless  years  ; 
For  there  is  neither  strife  nor  care ; 
And  Jesus  dwells  among  them  there. 

4  Oh,  may  his  grace  direct  our  steps, 

That  blessed  home  to  gain, — 
Beyond  the  wants  of  this  poor  world, 

Above  its  splendours  vain ! 
Lord,  guide  our  wandering  feet  where  lies 
Thy  glorious  City  of  the  Skies  ! 

151 


200  HEAVEN.  201 

^/\/lJ     fittrth  contrasted  with  Heaven.       C.  M, 

1  A     SAD  and  sinful  world  is  this, 
J__L  Although  it  seems  so  fair ; 
But  heaven  is  perfect  joj  and  bliss, 

For  God  himself  is  there. 

2  Here  all  our  pleasures  soon  are  past, 

Our  brightest  joys  decay; 
But  pleasures  there  forever  last, 
And  cannot  fade  away. 

3  Here  many  a  pain,  and  bitter  groan, 

Our  feeble  bodies  tear ; 
But  pain  and  sickness  are  not  known, 
And  never  shall  be,  there. 

4  Here  sins  and  sorrows  we  deplore, 

With  many  cares  distressed ; 
But  there  the  mourners  weep  no  more, 
And  there  the  weary  rest. 

5  Our  dearest  friends,  when  death  shall  call, 

At  once  must  hence  depart ; 
But  there  we  hope  to  meet  them  all, 
And  never,  never  part. 

6  Then  let  us  love  and  serve  the  Lord, 

With  all  our  youthful  powers  ; 
And  we  shall  gain  this  great  reward, — 
This  glory  shall  be  ours. 


201 

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This  is  not  our  Rest.  L.  M 


UE  days  upon  the  earth  are  few, 
And  wise  men  call  them  evil  too ; 
For  sins,  and  snares,  and  griefs,  abound, 
And  fear  on  every  side  is  found. 
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202  HEAVEN.  202 

2  Death  comes  to  summon,  day  by  day, 
The  man  from  toil,  the  youth  from  play ; 
And  all  the  pains,  that  life  molest, 
Proclaim  this  world  is  not  our  rest. 

3  We  will  not  build  upon  its  sands  ; 
The  Rock  of  Ages  surer  stands ; 

No  tempest's  might — no  raging  sea — 
Can  shake  their  trust  who  thither  flee. 

4  Then,  let  our  souls  lay  up  their  store, 
And,  joyful,  seek  that  better  shore, 
Where  Jesus  reigns ,  where  saints  are  blest ; 
For  there  is  everlasting  rest. 


202 


The  Land  of  pure  Delight.         C.  M. 


1  rpHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
J_    Where  saints  immortal  reign; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 

And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There,  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-withering  flowers : 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  ; 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink, 

To  cross  the  narrow  sea ; 
And  linger,  shivering,  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

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203  HEAVEN.  203 

5  Oh,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, — • 

Those  gloomy  doubts,  that  rise ; 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
AVith  unbeclouded  eyes ; 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, — 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 


203 


The  Bliss  of  Heaven.  C.  L.  M. 


1  TTEAVEN    is    the    land   where    troubles 
XX       cease, — 

Where  toils  and  tears  are  o'er ! 
The  blissful  clime  of  rest  and  peace, — 

Where  cares  distract  no  more : 
And  not  the  shadow  of  distress 
Dims  its  unsullied  blessedness. 

2  Heaven  is  the  place  where  Jesus  lives, 

To  plead  his  dying  blood ; 
While,  to  his  prayers,  his  Father  gives 

An  unknown  multitude, 
Whose  harps  and  tongues,  through  endless 

days, 
Shall  crown  his  head  with  songs  of  praise. 

3  Heaven  is  the  dwelling-place  of  joy, — 

The  home  of  light  and  love, — 
Where  grief  and  sin  no  more  annoy : 

The  ransomed  souls,  above, 
Enjoy,  before  the  eternal  throne, 
Bliss  everlasting  and  unknown. 
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204  HEAVEN.  205 


204 


The  Heavenly  Rest.  8s,  6s. 


1  HPHERE  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  nst, 
_L    To  mourning  wanderers  given  ; 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distressed; 

A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast : 
'Tis  found  alone  in  heaven. 

2  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls, 

By  sin  and  sorrow  driven  ; 
"When  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
Where  storms  arise  and  ocean  rolls, 

And  all  is  drear  but  heaven. 

3  There  faith  lifts  up  her  cheerful  eye, 

To  brighter  prospects  given  ; 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by, — 
The  evening  shadows  quickly  fly, — 

And  all  serene  in  heaven. 

4  There  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom, 

And  joys  supreme  are  given; 
There  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloom ; 
Beyond  the  confines  of  the  tomb, 

Appears  the  dawn  of  heaven. 


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Glory.  C.  M.  P. 


I     A  ROUND  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven, 
J\.  Thousands  of  children  stand, — 
Children,  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven, — 
A  holy,  happy  band ; 

Singing,  "  Glory,  glory,  glory." 
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206  HEAVEN.  206 

2  What  brought  them  to  that  world  above. — 

That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair, 
Where  all  is  peace,  and  joy,  and  love  ? 
How  came  those  children  there? 

Singing,  "  Glory,  glory,  glory ." 

3  Because  the  Saviour  shed  his  blood, 

To  wash  away  their  sin  ; 
Bathed  in  that  pure  and  precious  flood, 
Behold  them  white  and  clean ; 

Singing,  "  Glory,  glory,  glory." 

4  On  earth  they  sought  their  Saviour's  grace ; 

On  earth  they  loved  his  name ; 
So  now  they  see  his  blessed  face, 
And  stand  before  the  Lamb ; 

Singing,  "  Glory,  glory,  glory." 


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The  Bliss  of  Heaven.  L.  M. 

L  l^TAPPY  the  ransomed,  who  are  gone 
XX  To  live  with  Jesus  Christ  in  peace ; 
Who  stand  around  his  glorious  throne, 
Redeemed  by  blood,  and  saved  by  grace. 

I  The  Saviour,  whom  they  loved  below, 
Hath  kindly  wiped  their  tears  away ; 
No  sin,  nor  sorrow,  there  they  know ; 
But  dwell  in  one  eternal  day. 

3  There  to  their  golden  harps  they  sing, 

While  tens  of  thousands  join  their  songs, 
Hosannas^to  the  immortal  King, 
To  whom  immortal  praise  belongs. 

4  0  gracious  Lord,  and  shall  it  be, 

That  we  with  them  shall  ever  join, 
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207  HEAVEN.  207 

Thy  lovely  countenance  to  see, 
And  sing  thy  mercies  all  divine  ? 


20 


All  i  The  Realms  of  the  Blest.  8s. 

E  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  blest, — 
Of  that  country  so  bright  and  so  fair ; 
And  oft  are  its  glories  confessed  : 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ? 


2  We  speak  of  its  pathways  of  gold, — 

Of  its  walls  decked  with  jewels  so  rare,— 
Of  its  wonders  and  pleasures  untold : 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ? 

3  We  speak  of  its  freedom  from  sin, — 

From  sorrow,  temptation,  and  care, — 
From  trials  without  and  within  : 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ? 

4  We  speak  of  its  service  of  love, — 

Of  the  robes  which  the  glorified  wear, — 
Of  the  church  of  the  first-born  above : 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ? 

5  Do  thou,  Lord,  midst  gladness  or  woe, 

Still  for  heaven  our  spirits  prepare  ; 
And  shortly  we  also  shall  know, 
And  feel,  what  it  is  to  be  there. 

6  Then  anthems  of  praise  we  will  sing, 

When  safe  in  that  heavenly  rest, 
To  Jesus,  our  Saviour  and  King, 

Who  reigns  in  those  realms  of  the  blest. 

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208  HEAVEN.  209 


208 


The  Happy  Land.  6s,  4a. 


1  WHERE  is  a  happy  land, 
X    Far,  far  away, — 
Where  saints  in  glory  stand, 

Bright,  bright  as  day  : 
Oh,  how  they  sweetly  sing, — 
"  Worthy  is  our  Saviour-king: 
Loud  let  his  praises  ring ! 

Praise,  praise  for  aye." 

2  Come  to  that  happy  land, 

Come,  come  away ; 
Why  will  ye  doubting  stand  ? 

Why  still  delay? 
Oh,  we  shall  happy  be, 
When,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Lord,  we  shall  live  with  thee, 

Blest,  blest  for  aye. 

3  Bright,  in  that  happy  land, 

Beams  every  eye ; 
Kept  by  a  Father's  hand, 

Love  cannot  die. 
Oh,  then,  to  glory  run : 
Be  a  crown  and  kingdom  won ; 
And,  bright  above  the  sun, 

We  reign  for  aye. 


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I'd  love  to  be  an  Angel.    7s,  6s,  dounle, 


1  T'D 
1  A 


love  to  be  an  angel, 

And  with  the  angels  stand, — 
A  crown  upon  my  forehead, 

A  harp  within  my  hand ! 
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210  HEAVEN.  210 

And  there,  before  my  Saviour, 
So  glorious  and  so  bright, 

Pd  strike  the  sweetest  music, 
And  praise  him  day  and  night. 

2  I  never  should  be  weary, 

Nor  ever  shed  a  tear, 
Nor  ever  know  a  sorrow, 

Nor  ever  feel  a  fear  ; 
But,  blessed,  pure,  and  holy, 

I'd  dwell  in  Jesus'  sight ; 
And,  with  ten  thousand,  thousand, 

Praise  him  both  day  and  night  1 

3  I  know  I'm  weak  and  sinful ; 

But  Jesus  will  forgive  ; 
For  many  ransomed  sinners 

Have  gone  to  heaven  to  live. 
Dear  Saviour,  when  I  languish, 

And  lay  me  down  to  die, 
Oh,  send  a  shining  angel, 

To  bear  me  to  the  sky  ! 

4  Oh,  then  Pll  be  an  angel, 

And  with  the  angels  stand, — ' 
A  crown  upon  my  forehead, 

A  harp  within  my  hand ! 
And  there,  before  my  Saviour, 

So  glorious  and  so  bright, 
Pll  join  the  heavenly  music, 

And  praise  him  day  and  night  I 


210 


'(Ft 


Oh,  had  I  ivings  to  fly.         6s,  4s,  P. 

,  had  I  wings  to  fly, 
Up  through  the  deep  blue  sky, 
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211  ETERNITY.  211 

Far,  far  away, — 
There,  like  the  angels  blight, 

Freely  to  stray! 

2  There,  as  the  angels  do, 
Clearly  the  heavens  to  view, 

There  kneel  and  pray; 
There,  like  the  spirits  blest, 
Grow,  day  by  day. 

3  Singing  with  heart  and  word, 
Serving  my  gracious  Lord, 

In  heaven  my  home  ; 
Where  evil  thoughts  and  deeds 
Never  can  come. 

4  0  Father,  good  and  great, 
Teach  me  in  faith  to  wait, 

Each  moment  given ; 
Then,  when  this  life  is  o'er, 
Take  me  to  heaven. 


ETERNITY. 


7.  I  Preparation  for  Eternity.         L.  C.  M 

1  T  0,  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
JLj  'Twixt  two  unbounded  seas,  I  stand ; 

Yet  how  insensible ! 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Removes  me  to  that  heavenly  place, 
Or  shuts  me  up  in  hell ! 
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212  ETERNITY.  212 

2  0  God,  my  inmost  soul  convert, 
And  deeply,  on  my  thoughtless  heart, 

•  Eternal  things  impress  ; 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  save  me,  ere  it  be  too  late, 
By  thine  almighty  grace. 

3  Before  me  place,  in  bright  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  in  clouds  shalt  come, 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar: 
Oh,  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there, 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom? 

4  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, — 
"With  holy  trembling,  holy  fear, 

To  make  my  calling  sure ; 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure. 


212 


Eternity  comes  on.  C.  M. 

1  TTOW  long  sometimes  a  day  appears ! 
XX  And  weeks,  how  long  are  they ! 
Months  move  along,  as  if  the  years 

Would  never  pass  away. 

2  But  months  and  years  are  passing  by, 

And  soon  must  all  be  gone  ; 
For,  day  by  day,  as  minutes  fly, 
Eternity  comes  on. 
o  Days,  months,  and  years,  must  have  an  end  ; 
Eternity  has  none; 
'Twill  always  have  as  long  to  spend, 
As  when  it  first  begun. 

11  161 


213  ETERNITY.  214 

4  Great  God,  the  wisest  cannot  tell 
How  such  a  thing  can  be ; 
I  only  pray  that  I  may  dwell 
That  long,  long  time  with  thee. 


213 


Our  Souls  immortal.  C.  M. 

1  HP  HE  sun,  that  lights  the  world,  shall  fade, 
JL    The  stars  shall  pass  away ; 

But  I,  who  am  immortal  made, 
Shall  witness  their  decay. 

2  Yes,  I  shall  live  when  they  are  dead, 

Though  now  so  bright  they  shine ; 
When  earth,  and  all  it  holds,  have  fled, 
Eternity  is  mine. 

3  For  I  can  never,  never  die, 

While  God  himself  remains  ; 
But  I  must  live  in  heaven  on  high, 
Or  where  deep  darkness  reigns. 

4  If  heaven  and  hell  ne'er  pass  away, 

To  Christ,  oh,  let  me  flee : 
If  pain  be  hard  for  one  short  day, 
What  must  forever  be  ? 


214 


Life  hastening  to  Eternity.  7s,  6s,  double. 


IAS  flows  the  rapid  river, 

d\_  With  channel  broad  and  free, 
Its  waters  rippling  ever, 

And  hastening  to  the  sea, — 
So  life  is  onward  flowing, 

And  days  of  offered  peace ; 
And  man  is  swiftly  going 

Where  calls  of  mercy  cease. 

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215  ETERNITY. 

2  As  moons  are  ever  waning,— 

As  hastes  the  sun  away, — 
As  stormy  winds,  complaining, 

Bring  on  the  wintry  day, — 
So  fast  the  night  comes  o'er  us, — 

The  darkness  of  the  grave ; 
And  death  is  just  "before  us : 

God  takes  the  life  he  gave. 

3  Say,  hath  thy  heart  its  treasure 

Laid  up  in  worlds  above  ? 
And  is  it  all  thy  pleasure, 

Thy  God  to  praise  and  love  ? 
Beware !  lest  death's  dark  river 

Its  billows  o'er  thee  roll ; 
And  thou  lament,  forever, 

The  ruin  of  thy  soul ! 


215 


Solemn  Thoughts.  L,  M. 


1  TTTHERE  should  I  be,  if  God  should  say, 

VV     I  must  not  live  another  day, 
And  send  and  take  away  my  breath  ? 
"What  is  eternity  and  death  ? 

2  My  body  fa  of  little  worth  ; 

'Twill  soon  be  mingled  with  the  earth: 
For  we  were  made  of  clay,  and  must, 
Again,  at  death,  return  to  dust. 

3  Yet  heaven  must  be  a  world  of  bliss, 
Where  God  himself  forever  is, — 
Where  saints  around  his  throne  adore, 
And  never  sin  nor  suffer  more. 

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216  ETERNITY.  216 

4  And  hell's  a  state  of  endless  woe, 
Where  unrepenting  sinners  go  ; 

But  none,  that  seek  a  Saviour's  grace, 
Shall  ever  see  that  dreadful  place. 

5  Oh,  let  me  then,  at  once,  apply- 
To  Him  who  did  for  sinners  die ; 
And  this  shall  be  my  great  reward, — 
To  dwell  forever  with  the  Lord. 


216 


The  Soul.  C.  M. 


1  npHOUGII  I  am  young,  I  have  a  soul 
_L    The  world  can  never  buy ; 

And,  while  eternal  ages  roll, 
It  will  not,  cannot,  die. 

2  For  it  must  soar  to  worlds  on  high, 

Where  happy  spirits  dwell; 
Or,  buried  with  the  wicked,  lie 
Deep  in  the  grave  of  hell. 

3  The  soul,  by  numerous  sins  denied, 

Can  never  enter  heaven, 

Till  God  and  it  be  reconciled, 

And  all  its  sins  forgiven  ; 

4  Till  it  be  pure  from  all  its  stains, 

In  perfect  righteousness  ; 
Cleansed  by  the  Saviour's  dying  pains, 
Renewed  by  sovereign  gr&ce. 

5  Pardon  it,  cleanse  it,  God  of  grace, 

And  let  it  holy  be ; 
Arrayed  in  thine  own  holiness, 
And  meet  to  dwell  with  thee. 
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217  ETERNITY.  218 

}j  I   |  Bcdy  and  Soul  S.  M 

1  7  BLESS  my  Maker's  name, 

1  The  Good,  the  Wise,  the  Great ! 
From  Him  my  life  and  being  came : 
He  only  can  create. 

2  These  active  limbs  of  mine, 
That  serve  me  at  my  will, 

Formed  of  the  dust  by  power  divine, 
Show  forth  his  wondrous  skill. 

3  This  body  will  decay  ; 
Through  sin  'tis  doomed  to  die ; 

And  all  these  limbs  of  mine,  one  day, 
Must  in  their  cold  grave  lie. 

4  But,  oh !  I  have  a  soul, 
That  death  can  never  touch  ; 

This  world,  if  I  could  gain  the  whole, 
Would  not  be  worth  so  much. 

5  In  endless  joy  or  pain, 
My  soul  alive  will  stay : 

My  body,  too,  will  live  again, 
At  the  great  judgment-day. 

6  Though  sun  and  moon  decay, 
If  Jesus  be  my  friend, 

Then,  when  I've  passed  life's  fleeting  day, 
To  heaven  I  shall  ascend. 

^_Lo  Thoughts  of  Eternity.  L.  C.  M. 

1  "VTOTHING  is  worth  a  thought  on  earth, 
i.\    But  how  I  may  escape  the  death 
That  never,  never  dies; 

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219  sins.  219 

How  make  mine  own  election  sure, 
And,  when  I  fail  on  earth,  secure 
A  mansion  in  the  skies. 

2  No  room  for  mirth  or  trifling  here, 
For  worldly  hope,  or  worldly  fear, 

Since  life  will  soon  be  gone ; 
"While  the  dread  Judge  is  at  the  door, 
And  all  mankind  must  stand  before 

The  inexorable  throne. 

3  No  matter  which  my  thoughts  employ, 
A  moment's  misery  or  joy: — 

But,  oh  !  when  both  shall  end, 
Where  shall  I  find  my  destined  place? 
Shall  I  my  never-ending  days 

In  joy,  or  sorrow,  spend? 

4  Jesus,  vouchsafe  a  guiding  ray  ; 
Be  thou  my  light,  be  thou  my  way, 

To  joys  that  never  cease  ; 
Oh !  write  thy  pardon  on  my  heart, 
That,  whensoever  I  depart, 

I  may  depart  in  peace. 


SINS. 


219 

lM 


Allurements  of  Sin.  7& 

ANY  voices  seem  to  say, 


As  they  tempt  us,  "Here's  the  way: 
Haste  along,  and  nothing  fear  ; 
Every  pleasant  thing  is  here  !" 

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220  sins.  220 

2  Ah  !  but  whither  would  ye  lead  ? 
Is  it  happiness  indeed? 

Or  a  little  shining  show, 
Leading  down  to  death  and  woe  ? 

3  We  were  made  for  better  things  ; 
High  as  heaven  our  nature  springs ; 
Like  the  lark,  that  upward  flies, 
"We  were  made  to  seek  the  skies. 

4  We  were  made  to  love  and  fear 
That  great  God  who  placed  us  here : 
Made  to  study,  and  fulfil, 

All  his  good  and  holy  will. 

5  Thus,  a  pleasant  path  we'll  tread, 
By  the  hand  of  Jesus  led ; 

Till,  from  sin  and  sorrow  freed, 
Ours  is  happiness  indeed. 


220 


Idols  of  the  Heart.  C  M. 


1  \I7HAT  is  an  idol?  Every  heart 

VV     Has  idols  of  its  own  ; 
Some  are  of  gold  and  silver  bright, 
And  some  of  wood  and  stone. 

2  If  there  be  aught  the  world  contains, 

Which  I  love  more  than  thee, 
0  Lord,  that  love,  within  my  heart, 
Idolatry  must  be. 

3  Then  take  that  sinful  love  away, 

And  place  thy  love  within  : 
And  break  down  every  image  there, 
That  leads  me  into  sin. 

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221  sins.  222 

4  Deeply  inscribed  upon  my  heart, 
Let  thy  commandments  be  ; 
That  there  may  live,  within  my  breast, 
None  other  God  but  thee. 

Pride  in  Clothes.  L.  M. 

1  TTOW  proud  we  are,  how  fond,  to  show 
XX  Our    clothes,  and  call   them  rich  and 

new ; 
When  the  poor  sheep  and  silkworms  wore 
That  very  clothing  long  before ! 

2  The  tulip  and  the  butterfly 
Appear  in  gayer  coats  than  I : 
Let  me  be  dressed  fine  as  I  will, 

Flies,  worms,  and  flowers,  exceed  me  still ! 

3  Oh,  that  my  heart  were  set  to  find 
Inward  adornings  of  the  mind  ! 
Knowledge  and  virtue,  truth  and  grace, — 
These  are  the  robes  of  richest  dress. 

4  Then,  worms  would  not  with  me  compare ; 
For  this  is  raiment  angels  wear  ; 

The  Son  of  God,  when  here  below, 
Put  on  this  blest  apparel  too. 

5  In  this,  on  earth  I  should  appear ; 
Then  go  to  heaven,  and  wear  it  there : 
God  will  approve  it  in  his  sight ; 

'Tis  his  own  work,  ami  his  delight. 


222 


The  Third  Commandment.    6s,  double. 


1  HP  AKE  not  God's  name  in  vain  ; 
X    Speak  not  that  holy  name ; 
Not  with  a  laughing  lip, 
Not  in  thy  playful  game : 
168 


223  *ins  223 

For  the  great  God  of  all 
Heareth  each  word  we  say ; 

He  will  remember  it, 

In  the  great  judgment-day. 

2  Hush !  for  his  hosts,  unseen, 

Are  watching  over  thee  ; 
His  angels  spread  their  wings, 

Thy  shelter  kind  to  be  ; 
Wilt  thou,  with  words  profane, 

Rash  and  undutiful, 
Scatter  thine  angel-guards, 

Glorious  and  beautiful? 

3  Honour  God's  holy  name: 

Speak  it  with  thought  and  care ; 
Sing  it  in  holy  hymns  ; 

Breathe  it  in  earnest  prayer. 
But  not  with  sudden  cry, 

In  thy  light  joy  or  pain  : 
God  will  hold  guilty,  all 

Who  take  his  name  in  vain ! 


223 


Sabbath-breaking.  L.  M 

1  "T)EMEMBER  thou  the  Sabbath-day,"— 

±\j  God's  gracious  gift  to  erring  man, 
To  bring  us  from  our  wandering  way, 
And  bless  us  with  redemption's  plan. 

2  "Remember  thou  the  Sabbath-clay:" 

And  yet  how  oft  we  break  the  rule, 
By  idle  words  and  thoughtless  play, 
At  home,  at  church,  and  in  the  school ! 

169 


224  sins.  224 

3  "Remember  thou  the  Sabbath-d  \y  :" 

Oh,  could  we  see,  in  memory's  light, 
Our  Sabbath  sins,  in  full  array, 

How  we  would  tremble  at  the  sight  1 

4  "  Remember  thou  the  Sabbath-day :" 

For,  though  we  may  forget  them  now, 
Our  Sabbath-breaking  words  and  play 
"Will  all,  on  God's  own  record,  snow. 

5  "Remember  thou  the  Sabbath-day:" 

May  we  at  once  transgression  cease ; 
Pardon  implore,  without  delay, 

And  be  with  God,  through  Christ,  e{  peace. 


224 


Disobedience  to  Parents.  \.  M. 


OH,  'tis  a  grievous  sin  and  shame, 
Our  parents'  word  to  disobey, 
And  bring  dishonour  on  their  name, 
Whose  kindness  we  can  ne'er  repaj 

And  'tis  a  sin  and  shame  the  more, 
Because,  in  God's  abounding  grace, 

His  precept  with  it  kindly  bore 
A  promise  to  increase  our  days. 

But,  if  this  holy  law  we  break, 
The  Lord  gives  warning  to  us  all, 

He  will  his  rod  of  justice  take, 
And  punishment  shall  on  us  fall. 

Let  each  endeavour,  then,  to  win 
The  blessing  promised  by  the  Lord ; 

And  all  escape  the  shame  and  sin 
Of  disobedience  to  his  word. 
170 


225  sins.  226 


225 


"  Thou  shall  not  kill:'  C.  M. 


"  q^HOU  shalt  not  kill,"— 

JL  An  angry  thought 

Is  murder  in  the  soul! 
Thus  are  we  in  the  Scriptures  taught 

Our  passions  to  control. 

"  Thou  shalt  not  kill,"— 

No  one  can  tell 

The  limits  of  his  ire : 
Just  as  a  falling  spark  may  swell 

To  be  a  raging  fire. 

"  Thou  shalt  not  kill,"— 

How  carefully 

Should  each  his  passion  check, 
Lest,  in  an  evil  moment,  he 

A  brother's  life  may  take  ! 

"  Thou  shalt  not  kill,"— 

The  evil  seeds, 

That  in  our  bosoms  grow, 
May  ripen  into  bloody  deeds, 

That  cause  eternal  woe ! 

"Thou  shalt  not  kill,"— 

May  God  forgive 

Each  angry  word  and  thought ; 
That  we  at  peace  with  all  may  live — 

In  love  to  Him  be  brought. 


226 


Evil  Company.  CM. 

1  TXTHY  should  I  join  with  those  in  play, 
VV    In  whom  I've  no  delight? — 

171 


227  sins.  227 

Who  curse  and  swear,  but  never  pray, 
Who  call  ill  names,  and  fight? 

2  I  would  not  dare  defile  my  tongue, 

With  language  such  as  theirs ; 
Nor  even  listen  to  their  song, 
Whose  words  offend  my  ears. 

3  Away  from  fools  I'll  turn  my  eyes, 

Nor  with  the  scoffers  go  ; 
I  would  be  walking  with  the  wise, 
That  wiser  I  might  grow. 

4  I  would  not  walk,  I  would  not  dwell, 

With  sinful  children  here  ;. 
Then  let  me  not  be  sent  to  hell, 
Where  none  but  sinners  are. 


227 


Thou  shalt  not  steal."  C.  M. 


THOU  shalt  not  steal,"— 
These  words  of  God 
Each  form  of  theft  forbid : 
How  sad  and  solemn  is  the  thought, 
That  we  such  warning  need ! 

"  Thou  shalt  not  steal,"— 

How  common,  too, 

This  sin,  of  dye  so  deep ! 
How  many  break  the  law !  how  few 

The  precept  strictly  keep  ! 

"  Thou  shalt  not  steal," — 

Oh,  how  the  soul 

Defiles  itself  by  theft ! 
For  he,  who  yields  to  its  control, 

Of  virtue  is  bereft. 

172 


228  sins.  ,  228 

4  "  Thou  shalt  not  steal," — 

Ah  !  who  can  put 
A  trust  in  such  a  hand  ? 
The  heart  of  confidence  is  shut, 
When  one  breaks  this  command. 

5  "  Thou  shalt  not  steal," — 

What  risks  we  run 
Of  God's  own  vengeance,  too ! 
Lord,  from  this  sin  keep  every  one, 
Lest  we  our  souls  undo. 


228 


Falsehood.  7s. 


1  T  ORD  !  if  e'er  I  dare  to  speak 

J_J  Words  of  falsehood,  check  my  tongue 
Lest  I  sin  against  thy  laws, 
By  committing  what  is  wrong. 

2  Plainly  doth  thy  word  declare, 

Thou  the  wicked  dost  despise, 
Who,  with  base  and  impious  lips, 
Utter  fearful  oaths  and  lies. 

3  Why,  if  I  have  dared  commit 

What  is  evil  in  thy  sight, 
Should  I  seek,  by  an  untruth, 
To  conceal  it  from  the  light  ? 

4  Lips  that  love  deceitful  words 

Are  offensive,  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
Thou  requirest,  in  the  heart, 
Perfect  truth  and  purity. 

5  Teach  me,  then,  0  Lord,  to  shun 

Evil-speaking  in  my  youth  ; 
So  shall  I,  in  after-days, 
Hope  to  walk  with  thee  in  truth. 

173 


229  sins.  230 


229 


Sins  of  the  Tongue.  S.  M. 

1  \T7HILE  wicked  men  pretend 

VV     Their  tongues  are  all  their  own, 
Great  God,  with  meekness  we  confess, 
That  ours  are  thine  alone. 

2  For  thou  our  lips  hast  made ; 
And,  in  the  judgment-day, 

How  strict  the  reckoning  thou  wilt  take, 
Of  every  thing  we  say ! 

3  Yes ;  words  of  angry  strife, 
And  foolish  words,  and  vain, 

And  false,  and  envious,  and  unclean, 
And  words  that  are  profane : — 

4  All,  all,  are  heard  by  thee ; 
And,  if  not  now  forgiven, 

However  idly  uttered  here, 
Will  keep  us  out  of  heaven. 

5  Then  set  a  watch,  0  Lord, 
And  guard  our  lips  from  sin  ; 

And,  lest  we  ever  should  offend, 
Create  us  pure  within. 

d       Past  words  of  sin  forgive, 
Which  we  to  thee  confess ; 
And  help  us,  that  henceforward,  Lord, 
Our  tongues  may  not  transgress. 


230 


Evil  Words.  7s,  6  lines, 


1  TT70KDS  are  things  of  little  cost, 
VV    Quickly  spoken,  quickly  lost ; 
174 


231  sins  231 

We  forget  them  ;  but  they  stand 
Witnesses  at  God's  right  hand; 
And  their  testimonies  bear 
For  us  or  against  us  there. 

2  Oh,  how  often  ours  have  been 
Idle  words,  and  words  of  sin ; 
Words  of  anger,  scorn,  or  pride, 
Or  deceit,  our  faults  to  hide ; 
Envious  tales,  or  strife  unkind, 
Leaving  bitter  thoughts  behind. 

3  Grant  us,  Lord,  from  day  to  day, 
Strength  to  watch,  and  grace  to  pray: 
May  our  lips,  from  sin  kept  free, 
Love  to  speak  and  sing  of  thee, — 
Till  in  heaven  we  learn  to  raise 
Hymns  of  everlasting  praise. 


231 


Covetousness.  C.  M. 

THOU  shalt  not  covet,"— 
God  has  said ; 
But  be  content  with  what 
He,  in  his  sovereign  will,  has  made 

The  portion  of  our  lot. 
"Thou  shalt  not  covet," — 

Yet,  how  strong 
Desire  has  sometimes  grown; 
Until,  in  earnestness,  we  long 

For  what  is  not  our  own ! 
"Thou  shalt  not  covet," — 

Oh,  how  mean 
To  want  another's  good ! 
Ah,  if  these  secret  sins  were  seen, 
How  shame  our  face  would  cloud  I 
175 


232  sins.  232 

4  "Thou  shalt  not  covet," — 

Each  desire, 
For  what  another  holds, 
Is  adding  fuel  to  the  fire, 
Of  envy  in  our  souls. 

5  "Thou  shalt  not  covet," — 

Every  theft 
In  envy  is  begun  : 
Lord,  leave  us  not  of  grace  bereft ; 
Help  us  this  sin  to  shun. 


232 


God  knoivs  all  our  Sins.  7fc 


1  X17HEN  I  sleep,  and  when  I  wake, 

VV     When  my  daily  walks  I  take, 
Though  my  eyes  no  God  can  see, 
Still  he  ever  looks  at  me. 

2  When  I  speak  a  wicked  word, 
By  my  Saviour  it  is  heard ; 
Though  I  seek  from  God  to  flee, 
Still  from  heaven  he  looks  at  me. 

3  When  I  break  this  holy  day, 
And  indulge  in  sinful  play, 
Could  I  still  so  thoughtless  be, 
If  I  felt  he  looks  at  me  ? 

4  When  with  wicked  ones  I  play, 
When  my  heart  forgets  to  pray, 
Though  I  may  forgetful  be, 
Still  my  Saviour  looks  at  me. 

5  When  my  angry  passions  rise, 
God  can  hear  my  sinful  cries  \ 
When  rebellious  I  would  be, 
Still  he  ever  looks  at  me. 

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233  THE  SEASONS.  233 

G  Every  disobedient  word, 

False  or  cross,  in  heaven  is  heard ; 
Though  no  human  eye  can  see, 
God  my  Saviour  looks  at  me. 


THE   SEASONS. 


20  O      &°d  revealed  in  the  changing 
Zj£y  Seasons. 

1  T  ORD  of  the  worlds  below, 
JLi  On  earth  thy  glories  shine ; 
The  changing  seasons  show 

Thy  skill  and  power  divine : 
In  all  we  see,  a  God  appears ; 
The  rolling  years  are  full  of  thee. 

2  Forth  in  the  flowery  spring, 

We  see  thy  beauty  move ; 
The  birds,  on  branches,  sing 

Thy  tenderness  and  love : 
Wide  flush  the  hills  ;  the  air  is  balm; 
Devotion's  calm  our  bosom  fills. 

3  Then  come,  in  robes  of  light, 

The  summer's  flaming  days 
When  harvests  bless  the  sight, 
And  crown  thy  love  with  praise : 
And  oft  thy  voice  in  thunder  rolls  ; 
Yet  still  our  souls  in  thee  rejoice. 
12  177 


H.M, 


234  THE  SEASONS.  234 

4  In  autumn,  too,  a  feast 

Thy  common  bounty  gives, 
To  man,  and  bird,  and  beast, 

And  every  thing  that  lives  : 
Thy  watchful  care,  and  plenteous  good, 
Our  voices  should,  in  love,  declare. 

5  In  winter,  awful  thou! 

With  storms  around  thee  cast ; 
The  leafless  forests  bow 

Beneath  thy  northern  blast : 
While  tempests  lower,  to  thee,  dread  King, 
We  homage  bring,  and  own  thy  power. 


234 


The  Seasons  praise  God.  H.  M. 

L         IT  OW  pleasing  is  the  voice 

JlX  Of  God,  our  heavenly  King, 
Who  bids  the  frosts  retire, 
And  wakes  the  lovely  spring ! 
Bright  suns  arise  ;  the  mild  wind  blows  ; 
And  beauty  glows,  through  earth  and  skies. 

2       The  morn,  with  glory  crowned, 
His  hand  arrays  in  smiles ; 
He  bids  the  eve  decline, 
Kejoicing  o'er  the  hills : 
The  evening  breeze  his  breath  perfumes ; 
His  beauty  blooms  in  flowers  and  trees. 

S       With  life  he  clothes  the  spring, 

The  earth  with  summer  warms ; 
He  spreads  the  autumnal  feast, 
And  rides  on  wintry  storms : 
His  gifts  divine,  through  all  appear ; 
And  round  the  year,  his  glories  shine. 
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235  THE   SEASONS.  236 


235 


While  Spring  rejoices.    7s,  6s,  double. 

come,  while  Spring  rejoices, 
Arrayed  in  lovely  dress  ; 
Come,  join  her  cheerful  voices, 
Our  Father's  name  to  bless : 
He  forms  each  happy  season, 
With  joy  and  fruit  to  glow  ; 
And  gives  his  children  reason, 
His  power  and  love  to  know. 

2  Go,  read  the  book  of  nature ; 

Go,  ponder  every  line; 
In  every  plant  and  creature, 

There  sings  a  voice  divine : — 
That  God  has  made  in  beauty, 

The  world  in  which  we  live ; 
To  teach  the  blissful  duty, 

To  know  him  and  believe. 

3  We  hear  it  in  the  mountain ; 

We  hear  it  in  the  rill ; 
In  every  sparkling  fountain, 

On  every  vocal  hill. 
Bright  suns  and  stars,  in  motion, 

Him,  day  and  night,  proclaim; 
While  earth  and  boundless  ocean, 

Resound  their  Maker's  name. 

286        spHng-  c  m* 

1  rpHERE  seems  a  voice  in  every  gale, — 
J_    A  tongue  in  every  flower, — 
Which  tells,  0  Lord,  the  wondrous  tale 
Of  thine  almighty  power. 

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237  THE  seasons.  237 

2  The  birds,  that  rise  on  quivering  wing, 

Proclaim  their  Maker's  praise  ; 
And  all  the  mingling  sounds  of  spring, 
To  thee,  an  anthem  raise. 

3  Shall  I  be  mute,  great  God,  alone, 

Midst  nature's  loud  acclaim  ? 
Shall  not  my  heart,  with  answering  tone, 
Breathe  forth  thy  holy  name  ? 

4  All  nature's  debt  is  small  to  mine : 

Nature  shall  cease  to  be  ; 
Thou  gavest — proof  of  love  divine — 
Immortal  life  to  me. 


237 


Spring.  C.  M. 

1  TTTHILE  verdant  hill,  and  blooming  vale, 

VV     Put  on  their  fresh  array, 
And  fragrance  breathes  in  every  gale, 
How  sweet  the  vernal  day ! 

2  Oh,  let  my  wondering  heart  confess, 

With  gratitude  and  love, 
That  bounteous  hand  that  deigns  to  bless 
The  garden,  field,  and  grove. 

3  That  bounteous  hand  my  thoughts  adore,— 

Beyond  expression  kind; 
Yet  hath  it  nobler  gifts  in  store, 
To  bless  the  craving  mind. 

4  That  hand,  in  this  hard  heart  of  mine, 

Can  make  each  virtue  live  ; 
With  kindly  showers  of  grace  divine, 
Life,  beauty,  fragrance,  give. 
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238  THE  SEASONS.  239 

*^?")n  Early  Summer.  S.  M< 

1  p  RE  AT  God,  at  thy  command, 
vT  Seasons  in  order  rise ; 

Thy  power  and  love  in  concert  reign, 
Through  earth,  and.  seas,  and  skies. 

2  How  balmy  is  the  air ! 

How  warm  the  sun's  bright  beams ! 
While,  to  refresh  the  ground,  the  rains 
Descend  in  gentle  streams. 

3  With  grateful  praise,  we  own 
Thy  kind,  providing  hand ; 

While  grass,  and  herbs,  and  waving  corn, 
Adorn  and  bless  the  land. 

4  But  greater  still  the  gift 
Of  thine  incarnate  Son : 

By  him  forgiveness,  peace,  and  joy, 
Through  endless  ages  run. 

w£~)*y  Early  Summer.  S.  M. 

1  rpEN  thousand  different  flowers, 
JL   0  Lord,  their  offerings  bear; 

And  cheerful  birds,  in  shady  bowers, 
Sing  forth  thy  tender  care. 

2  The  fields  on  every  side, 
The  trees  on  every  hill, 

The  glorious  sun,  the  rolling  tide, 
Proclaim  thy  wonder  still. 

3  But  trees,  and  fields,  and  skies, 
Still  praise  a  God  unknown  ; 

For  gratitude  and  love  can  rise 
From  living  hearts  alone. 

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240  THE  SEASONS.  240 

4  These  living  hearts  of  ours, 
Thy  holy  name  would  bless; 

The  blossom  of  ten  thousand  flowers 
Would  please  the  Saviour  less. 

5  While  earth  itself  decays, 
Our  souls  can  never  die ; 

Oh,  tune  them  all  to  sing  thy  praise, 
In  better  songs  on  high. 

A^\j  Prayer  for  Rain.  C.  M.,  double. 

1  n  GRACIOUS  Father !  send  us  showers,— 
\J  The  gentle  showers  of  rain, — 

To  cheer  the  corn,  the  grass,  the  flowers, 

On  mountain-side  and  plain. 
Command  the  watery  clouds  to  rise, 

And  vail  the  fiery  sun  ; 
While,  from  the  fountains  of  the  skies, 

The  streams  of  blessing  run. 

2  0  gracious  Father  !  send  us  showers  ; 

The  cattle  mutely  stand, 
Amid  the  scorched  and  withered  bowers : 

Have  mercy  on  our  land ! 
The  spider's  web  is  on  the  mead, 

The  worm  consumes  the  leaf: 
And  all  thy  works  before  thee  plead 

The  silent  plea  of  grief. 

3  0  gracious  Father !  send  us  showers ; 

Regard  our  earnest  cries  ; 
But  meek  submission  still  be  ours, 
While  our  petitions  rise. 
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241  the  SEASONS.  242 

To  thee  each  living  thing  looks  up ; 

Wilt  thou  our  hopes  destroy  ? 
The  overflow  of  mercy's  cup 

Shall  wake  creation's  joy. 


241 


The  Thunder -storm.  7s. 

1  TT^HEN  the  dark  and  heavy  cloud 

V  V     Lifts  on  high  its  awful  form ; 
And  above  us,  pealing  loud, 

Kolls  the  thunder  of  the  storm ; — 

2  Do  not  fear  the  lightning's  flash ; 

God  directs  it  where  to  fall : 

Do  not  fear  the  thunder's  crash; 

For  your  Saviour  rules  it  all. 

3  Only  love  and  fear  the  Lord ; 

Lift  your  heart  to  him  in  prayer ; 
Rest  upon  your  Saviour's  word  ; 
God  will  for  his  children  care. 

4  If  your  hopes  are  fixed  on  high, 

And  your  hearts  are  changed  by  grace, 
Far  above  this  stormy  sky, 
You  will  find  a  land  of  peace. 

5  There  no  angry  storm  will  come, 

And  no  tempest  stir  your  fear ; 
Nothing  will  disturb  that  home  ; 
Jesus  is  forever  there. 


242 


Summer.  5s,  6s,  7s. 


OW  the  golden  ear 
Waits  the  reaper's  hand  ; 
Banish  every  fear ; 
Plenty  fills  the  land. 

183 


THE    SEASONS.  243 

Chorus. 
Joyful  raise  songs  of  praise : 
Goodness,  goodness,  crowns  our  days; 
Yet  again,  swell  the  strain. 

2d  Chorus. 
He,  who  feeds  the  birds  that  fly, 
Will  our  daily  wants  supply. 

As  the  manna  lay 

On  the  desert  ground, 
So,  from  day  to  day, 

Mercies  flow  around. 
Chorus,  and  2d  Chorus. 

As  a  father's  love 

Gives  his  children  bread, 
So  our  God,  above, 

Grants,  and  we  are  fed. 
Chorus,  and  2d  Chorus. 


243 


Rain  an  Emblem  of  the  Gospel.     H.  M, 

C\  OD  sends  upon  the  earth, 

VT  The  kind  refreshing  rain  : 

To  heaven,  from  whence  it  fell, 

It  turns  not  back  again  ; 

But  waters  earth  through  every  pore, 

And  calls  forth  all  her  secret  store. 

Arrayed  in  beauteous  green, 

The  hills  and  valleys  shine; 
And  man  and  beast  are  fed 
By  providence  divine : 
The  harvest  bows  its  golden  ears, — 
The  copious  seed  of  future  years. 
184 


244  THE  SEASONS.  244 

3       "  So,"  saith  the  God  of  grace, 
"My  gospel  shall  descend; 
Almighty  to  effect 
The  purpose  I  intend: 
Millions  of  souls  shall  feel  its  power, 
And  bear  it  down  to  millions  more." 


244 


Thanks  for  an  abundant  Harvest.    C.  M 

1  T70UNTAIN  of  mercy  !  God  of  love  ! 
_L    How  rich  thy  bounties  are  ! 

The  rolling  seasons,  as  they  move, 
Proclaim  thy  constant  care. 

2  When,  in  the  bosom  of  the  earth, 

The  sower  hid  the  grain, 
Thy  goodness  marked  its  secret  birth, 
And  sent  the  early  rain. 

3  The    spring's   sweet  influence,    Lord,   was 

thine ; 
The  plants  in  beauty  grew: 
Thou  gav'st  returning  suns  to  shine, 
And  mild,  refreshing  dew. 

4  These  various  mercies,  from  above, 

Matured  the  swelling  grain ; 
A  kindly  harvest  crowns  thy  love, 
And  plenty  fills  the  plain. 

5  We  own  and  bless  thy  gracious  sway ; 

Thy  hand  all  nature  hails : 
Seed-time  nor  harvest,  night  nor  day. 
Summer  nor  winter,  fails. 

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245 


Harvest  Hymn.  C.  M. 

1  TO  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord, 
JL    My  soul,  wake  all  thy  powers: 
He  calls  ;  and,  at  his  voice,  come  forth 

The  smiling  harvest  hours. 

2  His  covenant  with  the  earth  he  keeps  ; 

My  tongue,  his  goodness  sing! 
Summer  and  winter  know  their  time ; 
His  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 

3  Well  pleased,  the  husbandman  beholds 

The  waving,  yellow  crop ; 
With  joy  he  bears  the  sheaves  away, 
And  sows  again  in  hope. 

4  Thus  teach  me,  gracious  God,  to  sow 

The  seeds  of  righteousness  ; 
Smile  on  my  soul,  and,  with  thy  beams, 
The  ripening  harvest  bless. 

24 1)  Autumn.  C    II. 

1  VTOW  let  us  raise  our  voices  high, 
1M    And  bless  the  liberal  hand 

Of  Him,  who  rules  above  the  sky, 
And  smiles  upon  the  land. 

2  He  gives  us  fruitful  trees  and  fields, — 

The  autumn's  ample  store; 
With  all  the  comforts  nature  yields, 
To  bless  both  rich  and  poor. 

3  But  autumn  does  not  lessons  teach 

Of  gratitude  alone: 
It  brings  its  warning  voice  to  reach 
Our  hearts,  so  thoughtless  grown. 
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4  It  warns  us,  by  each  chilly  eve, 

And  every  shortening  day, — 
By  every  fading,  dropping  leaf, 
We,  too,  must  pass  away. 

5  May  holy  love  and  fear  combine, 

Our  conduct  to  control ; 
And  rich  supplies  of  grace  divine, 
Renew  and  save  each  soul. 


247 


Autumn.  L.  M. 


1  QPRING,  with  its  soft,  refreshing  showers, 
O  That  brought  sweet  beauty  to  the  eye, 
And  summer,  with  its  burning  hours 

And  golden  fields,  have  all  passed  by. 

2  Now  sober  autumn  comes  apace  ; 

Rich,  too,  with  treasuries  of  food ; 
Spreading  its  own  peculiar  grace, 
Of  colours,  over  field  and  wood. 

3  And  yet,  its  beauty  is  the  death 

Of  nature,  passing  to  its  grave; 
'Tis  withering  at  the  coming  breath 
Of  winter,  which  it  cannot  brave. 

4  Lord,  let  these  changing  seasons  teach 

Our  hearts  both  gratitude  and  fear  ; 
That,  as  they  come  and  go,  they  each 
Their  lessons  to  our  souls  may  bear. 

5  May  we,  like  them,  in  fruits  abound, 

Blessing,  with  works  of  love,  our  race, 
And,  when  we've  run  our  earthly  round, 
Be  gathered  with  the  heirs  of  grace. 

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248 


Autumn.  8s,  7a. 

EE  the  leaves  around  us  falling, 
Dry  and  withered  to  the  ground ; 
Thus  to  thoughtless  mortals  calling, 

In  a  sad  and  solemn  sound : — 
"Ye  on  length  of  days  presuming, 

Think  how  soon  our  course  has  fled; 
"We  were  lately  fresh  and  blooming, 

Now  are  withered,  dry  and  dead. 
"  Cease  presumptuous  hopes  to  cherish  ; 

Prize  the  seasons  as  they  fly ; 
Like  the  leaves  you  rise  and  flourish, 

Like  the  leaves  must  droop  and  die. 
"But  to  those  in  Jesus  planted, 

By  a  true  and  living  faith, 
Shall  unfading  spring  be  granted, 

And  a  triumph  over  death." 


249 


Winter.  C.  M 

1  QTERN  winter,  with  its  icy  power, 
O  Rules  every  scene  around ; 

The  fields  and  hills  are  now  no  more 
With  life  and  beauty  crowned. 

2  The  sun  withdraws  his  vital  beams, 

And  light  and  warmth  are  fled  ; 
And,  all  around  us,  nature  seeing 
As  though  forever  dead. 

3  And  yet,  o'er  all  this  seeming  death, 

A  beauteous  life  will  reign, 
When  spring  returns,  with  balmy  breath,, 
To  bring  the  flowers  again. 
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4  Thus,  if  our  souls,  like  winter,  mourn, 

And  fruitless  we  remain, 
If  but  the  light  of  grace  return, 
Blest  fruits  will  come  again. 

5  Come,  Sun  of  Righteousness,  and  bring 

Thy  soul-renewing  ray : 
Come,  as  the  mild  returning  spring 
Drives  winter's  cold  away. 

6  Make  earth  like  thy  divine  abode, 

Where  spring  eternal  reigns  ; 
Where  perfect  day — the  smile  of  God — 
Fills  all  the  blissful  plains. 


250 


Winter.  S.  M. 


HOW  piercing  is  the  cold  ! 
The  winds,  how  sharp  they  blow  1 
The  summer's  beauty  now  is  fled ; 
The  fields  are  clothed  with  snow. 

Though  like  the  early  spring, 
We  now,  in  youth,  appear, 
Our  days  are  ever  on  the  wing ; 
Our  end  will  soon  draw  near. 

What  if  we  then  should  say, 
"  Our  harvest  now  is  past ; 
Our  summer  seasons  are  gone  by, 
And  death  approaches  fast !" 

0  Lord,  thy  Spirit  send ; 
Renew  our  hearts,  we  pray ; 
And,  in  the  precious  blood  of  Christ, 
Wash  all  our  sins  away. 

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251 


Winter.  6s,  4s,  P. 

1  1TOW  beautiful  the  sight,— 
JLJl  The  robe  of  spotless  white, 

O'er  nature  thrown  : 
O'er  all  the  plains  and  hills, 
It  every  prospect  fills, 

In  beauty  strown. 

2  To  bless  the  wintry  day, 
And  clothe  in  fit  array, 

It  fell  from  heaven  ; 
To  make  us  think  of  God, 
And  his  own  blest  abode, 

The  sight  is  given. 

3  God  doth  in  nature  show 
His  love  to  us  below, 

Each  passing  hour, 
And  with  us  kindly  plead : 
Oh,  may  we  ever  heed, 

And  feel  its  power ! 

4  Soon  will  he  change  the  scene, 
And,  with  a  beauteous  green, 

Our  sight  surprise : 
Earth,  too,  his  dwelling  is ; 
All  that  we  see  is  his, — 

The  Good  and  Wise  ! 

/L\  /,    God  orders  the  changing  Year.         CM. 

I  TT7ITH  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud, 
VV     Address  the  Lord  on  high; 
Over  the  heavens  he  spreads  his  cloud, 
And  waters  vail  the  sky. 
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253  THE  YEAR.  253 

2  He  sends  his  showers  of  blessing  down, 

To  cheer  the  plains  below ; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown, 
And  corn  in  valleys  grow. 

3  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year ; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintry  days  appear. 

4  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  snow, 

Descend,  and  clothe  the  ground; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 

5  He  sends  his  word,  and  melts  the  snow; 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn : 
He  calls  the  warmer  gales  to  blow, 

And  bids  the  spring  return. 
G  The  changing  wind,  the  flying  cloud, 

Obey  his  mighty  word  : 
With  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud, 

Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord. 


THE  YEAR. 


w&O  The  New  Year-  7s'  d01101^ 

1  "TT7HILE,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun 
VV    Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
Never  more  to  meet  us  here. 

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254  the  YEAR.  254 

Fixed  in  their  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below : 

We  a  little  longer  wait ; 

But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies, 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind  ;— 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream : 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise ; 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive; 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live, 

With  eternity  in  view. 
Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old  ; 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love  ; 
And,  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 


254 


The  opening  Year.  L.  M. 

1  r\  RE  AT  God!  we  sing  that  mighty  hand. 
VJT  By  which,  supported,  still  we  stand; 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows ; 

Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God  ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed  ; 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 
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3  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hope  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

4  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues, 
Oh,  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ 
In  the  eternal  world  of  joy. 

Z£)t)  The  opening  Year.  C.  M 

1  A  ND  now,  my  soul,  another  year 
J_A_  Of  thy  short  life  is  past ! 

I  cannot  long  continue  here ; 
And  this  may  be  my  last. 

2  Much  of  my  fleeting  life  is  gone, 

Nor  will  return  again ; 
And  swift  my  passing  moments  run, — 
The  few  that  yet  remain. 

3  Awake,  my  soul !  with  utmost  care, 

Thy  true  condition  learn: — 
What  are  thy  hopes, — how  sure,  how  fair,— 
And  what  thy  great  concern. 

.  4  Now  a  new  scene  of  time  begins : 
Set  out  afresh  for  heaven ; 
Seek  pardon  for  thy  former  sins, 
In  Christ  so  freely  given. 

5  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 

And  on  his  grace  depend ; 
With  zeal  pursue  the  heavenly  road, 
Nor  doubt  a  happy  end. 

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A^S\\  The  opening  Year.  C.  M 

1  T  ORD  of  my  life !  whose  word  of  power 
JLi  Did  first  inspire  my  breath, — 

'  ;Tis  thou  hast  kept  me,  to  this  hour, 
From  danger  and  from  death. 

2  Spared  to  commence  another  year, 

The  past  I  now  review : 
How  numerous  do  my  sins  appear ! 
How  great  thy  mercies,  too  ! 

3  I  thank  thee  for  thy  tender  care, 

Through  all  my  fleeting  days  ; 
And  for  each  privilege  I  share, 
That  still  thy  love  displays. 

4  For  Jesus'  sake,  my  sins  forgive, 

And  strengthen  me  in  grace ; 
That  to  thy  glory  I  may  live, 
And  run  the  Christian  race. 

5  How  long  or  short  my  course  may  be, 

'Tis  not  for  me  to  know ; 
But  may  I  yield  my  heart  to  thee, 
And  in  thy  favour  grow. 


257 


The  passing  Year.  C.  M, 

BEHOLD,  my  soul,  the  narrow  bound, 
That  marks  the  passing  year ! 
How  swift  the  weeks  complete  their  round  i 

How  short  the  months  appear ! 
So  fast  eternity  comes  on, 

And  that  important  day, 
When  all,  that  mortal  life  has  done, 
God's  judgment  shall  survey. 
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258  THE  YEAR.  258 

3  Yet,  like  an  idle  tale,  we  pass 

The  swiftly-gliding  year; 
And  study  artful  ways  to  increase 
The  speed  of  its  career. 

4  Waken,  0  God !  my  trifling  heart, 

Its  great  concern  to  see ; 
That  I  may  act  the  Christian  part, 
And  give  the  year  to  thee. 

5  So  shall  their  course  more  grateful  roll, 

If  future  years  arise  ; 
Or  this  shall  bear  my  happy  soul 
To  joy  that  never  dies. 


258 


Close  of  the  Year.      S.  M.,  double. 

LORD,  let  us  not  forget 
The  goodness  and  the  power, 
Which  through  this  year,  now  closing  fast, 
Have  brought  us,  to  this  hour: — 
Guiding  our  steps  by  day, 
Guarding  our  rest  by  night ; 
And  rising  on  our  vision  new, 
With  every  morning's  light. 

Lord,  let  us  not  forget 

Thy  wondrous  works,  that  pass 

Before  us,  in  these  mortal  years, 
Whose  strength  is  as  the  grass. 
The  stars,  that  rise  and  set, 
The  leaves,  that  bud  and  fall, — 

They  tell  of  thee  in  earth  and  heaven; 
For  thou  hast  made  them  all ! 

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259  THE  YEAR.  259 

3       Lord,  let  us  not  forget 

Thy  presence  and  thy  praise, — 
Thine  eye,  from  which  no  darkness  hides, 
In  all  our  works  and  ways  ; 
But  guide  us  in  the  path, 
Which  our  Redeemer  trod  ; 
And  be  to  us,  through  life  and  death, 
An  ever-present  God ! 


259 


Close  of  the  Year.  C.  M. 


OW,  with  this  closing  year,  to  thee, 
0  Lord,  our  thanks  we  raise, 
For  all  thy  mercies,  full  and  free, 
Shed  o'er  its  nights  and  days. 

2  Of  every  gift,  and  every  power, 

Thou  wast  the  gracious  source  ; 

From  thee  came  every  happy  hour, 

Which  smiled  along  its  course. 

3  And  if  sometimes,  across  our  path, 

Sorrows  their  shadows  threw, 
Thou  didst  not  send  them  there  in  wrath, 
But  loving-kindness  true. 

4  For  trial,  then,  as  well  as  joy, 

Our  gratitude  should  rise  ; 
For  each  of  these  thou  dost  employ, 
To  draw  us  to  the  skies. 

5  0  Lord,  bestow  what  seemeth  best, 

Throughout  our  journey  here ; 
And  bring  us  to  the  glorious  rest, 
Of  thine  eternal  year. 
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260 


Close  of  the  Year.  L.  M. 

1  rpHE  passing  months  have  brought  us  now, 
X    Close  to  the  limit  of  the  year ; 

And  soon  its  fleeting  days  will  go, 
To  end  forever  its  career. 

2  Thou,  Lord,  hast  kept  us,  in  our  ways, 

Through  budding  spring,  and  summer's 
heat; 
And  then  through  autumn's  ripening  days ; 
And  now  midst  winter's  storm  and  sleet. 

3  But,  oh,  how  thanklessly  we  live  ; 

How  carelessly  we  spend  our  breath ! 
What  dull  attention  do  we  give 

The  truths  of  time,  and  life,  and  death ! 

4  As  heedless  travellers,  on  the  verge 

Of  unseen  precipice,  at  night, — 
So  we  life's  journey  onward  urge, 

With   thoughtless   hearts,    and  footstep* 
light. 

5  As  days,  and  months,  and  years,  go  by, 

One  and  another  round  us  fall ; 
Warning  us  we,  in  turn,  must  die : 
Alas,  we  soon  forget  it  all ! 

6  0  Lord,  arouse  our  sluggish  thought; 

Attract  our  love,  and  warn  our  fear: 
That  we  to  thee  may  now  be  brought, 
Before  we  close  this  passing  year. 


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261  FAREWELL   HYMNS.  261 

FAREWELL  HYMNS. 


261 


Farewell  to  a  Teacher.  L.  M, 

1  TYEAR  partner  of  our  hopes  and  fears, 

I  /  And  wilt  thou  here  no  longer  dwell, 
To  share  our  toils,  and  joys,  and  tears? 
And  must  we  bid  a  sad  farewell  ? 

2  Yes ;  thou  must  fill  thy  future  lot, 

Far  from  thy  fond  and  cherished  friends ; 
But  not  to  be  by  us  forgot, 

"While  life  its  beating  pulses  spends. 

3  We'll  think  of  thee,  amid  the  scene 

Of  each  returning  Sabbath  day ; 

And  nowhere  else,  with  grief  so  keen, 

Will  mourn  that  thou  art  far  away. 

4-' We'll  think  of  thee  whene'er  we  meet, 

Our  weekly  lessons  to  prepare  ; 

Nor  deem  our  social  band  complete, 

Whilst  thou,    dear   friend,    art    wanting 
there. 

5  We'll  think  of  thee  around  the  board, 

That  speaks  a  dying  Saviour's  love ; 
And  trust  our  joy  will  be  restored, 
In  endless  fellowship  above.   . 

6  Oh,  may  the  Lord  thy  footsteps  guard, 

His  choicest  blessings  fill  thy  heart ; 
And  crown  thee  with  his  rich  reward, 
Where  Christian  friends    no  more  shall 
part. 
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262  FAREWELL   HYMNS.  263 

7R/  Farewell  to  a  Teacher  or  Scholar.     C.  M. 

1  TTOW  oft  the  word  "farewell"  we  say! 
XX  How  oft  we  bid  adieu, 

As  cherished  friends  are  called  away, — 
The  loving  and  the  true ! 

2  We've  no  abiding-place  below, — 

Nothing  that's  truly  home  : 
Another  and  another  go, 
And  few  returning  come. 

3  The  pathways  which  have  known  them,  cease 

Their  wonted  steps  to  know  ; 
And  others  come,  to  fill  their  place  ; 
And  we,  in  turn,  may  go. 

4  Lord,  when  our  journeyings  here  are  done, 

Give  us  a  heavenly  home; 
Where  change  and  parting  are  unknown, 
And  grief  can  never  come. 

/n.j  Loved  Sunday-school.  CM. 

1  T  OVED  Sunday-school,  place  dear  to  me ! 
Xj  Where'er  through  life  I  roam, 

My  heart  will  often  turn  to  thee, 
My  cherished  Sabbath  home. 

2  Within  thy  courts  of  Him  I've  heard, 

Whose  birth  the  angels  sung, 
When,  o'er  the  shepherds,  filled  with  fear, 
The  star  of  glory  hung. 

3  Oh,  blessed  place !  where  first  we  shed 

Kepentance'  early  tear ; — 
Where  youthful  steps  are  taught  to  tread, 
In  paths  of  peace  and  prayer. 

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4  When  all  our  wanderings  here  shall  cease, 
And  cares  of  life  shall  end, 
In  God's  eternal  Sabbath  place, 
May  we  our  anthems  blend. 


264 


Far  etc  ell  to  a  Scholar.  L.  M. 


/  E  offer,  Lord,  an  humble  prayer, 
And  thank  thee  for  thy  grace  bestowed, 
In  leading  one  beneath  our  care, 

Thus  far,  in  wisdom's  pleasant  road. 
What  trials  to  his  lot  may  fall, 

What  toilsome  duties  to  fulfil, 
We  do  not  know ;  but,  in  them  all, 
Be  thou  his  strength  and  comfort  still. 

May  Jesus  be  his  constant  friend, 
The  Bible  his  support  and  stay ; 

And  may  thy  Spirit,  Lord,  descend, 
To  bless  and  guide  him  day  by  day. 


265 


The  Good  shall  meet  above.  C.  M. 


1  TTOW  pleasant  thus  to  dwell  below, 
XX  In  fellowship  of  love ! 

And,  though  we  part,  'tis  bliss  to  know, 
The  good  shall  meet  above. 

2  In  that  blest  land,  they  shall  be  free 

From  earthly  grief  and  pain  ; 
And  there  they  shall  each  other  see, 
To  part  no  more  again. 

3  And  we,  if  here  we  love  the  Lord, 

Shall  meet  our  teachers  there ; 
And  teachers  gain  the  rich  reward 
Of  all  their  toil  and  care. 
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266  MISSIONARY.  266 

4  Then  let  us  each,  in  strength  divine, 
Pursue  religion's  ways ; 
That  we,  with  those  we  love,  may  join 
In  never-ending  praise. 

[  Chorus. 
Oh  !  that  will  be  joyful,  joyful,  joyful; 
Oh !  that  will  be  joyful, 

To  meet  to  part  no  more, 

To  meet  to  part  no  more, 

On  Canaan's  happy  shore  ; 
And  sing  the  everlasting  song, 

With  those  who've  gone  before.] 


MISSIONARY. 


266 


Salvation  for  the  Heathen.  7s,  6s,  double. 


FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, — 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand, — 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, — 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

What  though  the  spicy  breezes 
Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle ; 

Though  every  prospect  pleases, 
And  only  man  is  vile : 

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267  MISSIONARY.  267 

In  vain,  with  lavish  kindness, 
The  gifts  of  God  are  strown : 

The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 
Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high — 
Shall  we,  to  men  benighted, 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation !  oh,  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name ! 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story; 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll ; 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole : 
Till,  o'er  our  ransomed  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain — 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator — 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 


267 


Prayer  for  the  Heathen.      8s,  7s,  4s. 

O'ER  the  realms  of  pagan  darkness, 
Let  the  eye  of  pity  gaze  ; 
See  the  kindreds  of  the  people, 
Lost  in  sin's  bewildering  maze : 

Darkness  brooding 
On  the  face  of  all  the  earth. 

Light  of  them  that  sit  in  darkness, 
Rise  and  shine  ;  thy  blessings  bring : 

Light  to  lighten  all  the  Gentiles ! 
Rise,  with  healing  in  thy  wing : 
202 


268  MISSIONARY.  268 

To  thy  brightness 
Let  all  kings  and  nations  como. 

3  May  the  heathen,  now  adoring 

Idol-gods  of  wood  and  stone, 
Come,  and,  worshipping  before  him, 
Serve  the  living  God  alone : 

Let  thy  glory 
Fill  the  earth,  as  floods  the  sea. 

4  Thou,  to  whom  all  power  is  given, 

Speak  the  word :  at  thy  command, 
Let  the  company  of  preachers 

Spread  thy  name  from  land  to  land : 

Lord,  be  with  them 
Alway,  to  the  end  of  time. 

A\)Q  Triumphs  of  the  Gospel.  S.  M. 


0 


The  cause  of  truth  maintain ; 
And  wide,  o'er  all  the  peopled  world, 

Extend  her  blessed  reign. 

Thou  Prince  of  Life,  arise ! 

Nor  let  thy  glory  cease ; 
Far  spread  the  conquests  of  thy  grace, 

And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 

Thou  Holy  Ghost,  arise, 

Extend  thy  healing  wing; 
And,  o'er  a  dark  and  ruined  world, 

Let  light  and  order  spring. 

Let  all  on  earth  arise, 

To  God  the  Saviour  sing: 
From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  heaven, 

Let  echoing  anthems  ring ! 

203 


269  MISSIONARY.  270 


269 


Millennium.  7s,  6s,  double 

1  "YXTHEN  shall  the  voice  of  singing 

VV    Flow  joyfully  along? 
When  hill  and  valley,  ringing, 

With  one  triumphant  song, 
Proclaim  the  contest  ended, 

And  Him  who  once  was  slain, 
Again  to  earth  descended, 

In  righteousness  to  reign  ! 

2  Then,  from  the  craggy  mountains, 

The  sacred  shout  shall  fly ; 
And  shady  vales  and  fountains 

Shall  echo  the  reply  : 
High  tower,  and  lowly  dwelling, 

Shall  send  the  chorus  round; 
All  hallelujah  swelling, 

In  one  eternal  sound ! 

A  i  \  )  Christ  our  King.  L.  M 

1  TESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
J    Does  his  successive  journeys  run; — 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

2  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crOwn  his  head ; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms,  of  every  tongue, 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

204 


271  MISSIONARY.  272 

4  Let  every  creature  rise,  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  amen.  - 

A  i  \  Spread  of  the  Gospel.  L.  M. 

1  rpHE  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord ; 
X    In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines ; 
But,  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 

We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light, 

And  nights  and  days,  thy  power  confess ; 
But,  the  blest  volume,  thou  hast  writ, 
Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon,  and  stars,  convey  thy  praise 

Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand: 
So,  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 
It  touched  and  glanced  on  every  land. 

4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  hath  run ,— . 
Till  Christ  hath  all  the  nations  blest, 
That  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun. 


272 


Now  be  the  gospel  Banner.  7s,  6s,  double. 

1  "VfOW  be  the  gospel  banner, 
l.\  In  every  land,  unfurled  ; 
And  be  the  shout,  "Hosanna," 

Re-echoed  through  the  world  ; 
Till  every  isle  and  nation, 

Till  every  tribe  and  tongue, 
Receive  the  great  salvation, 
And  join  the  happy  throng. 

205 


273  MISSIONARY.  273 

2  "What  though  the  embattled  legions 

Of  earth  and  hell  combine  ! 
His  arm,  throughout  their  regions, 

Shall  soon  resplendent  shine : 
Ride  on,  0  Lord,  victorious, 

Immanuel,  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Thy  triumph  shall  be  glorious,— 

Thine  empire  shall  increase. 

3  Yes  ;  thou  shalt  reign  forever, 

0  Jesus,  King  of  Kings  ; 
,  Thy  light,  thy  love,  thy  favour, 
Each  ransomed  captive  sings : 
The  isles  for  thee  are  waiting, 

The  deserts  learn  thy  praise; 
The  hills  and  valleys,  greeting, 
The  song  responsive  raise. 

^2ii  O  Good  Tidings.  8s,  7s,  P, 

1  QHOUT  the  tidings  of  salvation, 
O  To  the  aged  and  the  young ; 
Till  the  precious  invitation 

Waken  every  heart  and  tongue : 
Send  the  sound, 
The  earth  around. 

2  Shout  the  tidings  of  salvation, 

O'er  the  prairies  of  the  West ; 
Till  each  gathering  congregation, 
With  the  gospel  sound  is  bleat : 
Send  the  sound, 
The  earth  around. 

%  Shout  the  tidings  of  salvation, 
Mingling  with  the  ocean's  roar ; 
206 


274  MISSIONARY.  274 

Till  the  ships  of  every  nation 

Bear  the  news  from  shore  to  shore  : 
Send  the  sound, 
The  earth  around. 

4  Shout  the  tidings  of  salvation, 

O'er  the  islands  of  the  sea ; 
Till,  in  humble  adoration, 

All  to  Christ  shall  bow  the  knee : 
Send  the  sound, 
The  earth  around. 

5  Shout  the  tidings  of  salvation, 

Till  the  world  shall  hear  the  call ; 
And,  with  joyous  acclamation, 
Crown  the  Saviour,  Lord  of  all? 

Send  the  sound, 

The  earth  around. 


274 


Gospel  Tidings.  S.  M. 


HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet, 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill  !— 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal. 

How  charming  is  their  voice ! 
How  sweet  their  tidings  are ! 
"  Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour-king : 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here/' 

How  happy  are  our  ears, 
That  hear  this  joyful  sound  ; — 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found  ! 

20r 


275  MISSIONARY.  275 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 
That  see  this  heavenly  light  1 

Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 
And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm, 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad ; 

Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 


275 


For  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel.  7* 

1  1  TASTEN,  Lord,  the  glorious  time, 
XX  When,  beneath  Messiah's  sway, 
Every  nation,  every  clime, 

Shall  the  gospel  call  obey. 

2  Mightiest  kings  his  power  shall  own, 

Heathen  tribes  his  name  adore ; 
Satan  and  his  host,  o'erthrown, 

Bound  in  chains,  shall  hurt  no  more 

3  Then  shall  war  and  tumults  cease ; 

Then  be  banished  grief  and  pain ; 
Righteousness,  and  joy,  and  peace, 
Undisturbed,  shall  ever  reign. 

4  Bless  we,  then,  our  gracious  Lord ; 

Ever  praise  his  glorious  name  ; 
All  his  mighty  acts  record, 

All  his  wondrous  love  proclaim. 
'208 


276  MISSIONARY.  277 

2/1 U  Gospel  Triumphs.  C.  M 

1  TESUS,  immortal  King,  arise; 
«J    Assert  thy  rightful  sway  ; 

Till  earth,  subdued,  its  tribute  brings, 
And  distant  lands  obey. 

2  Send  forth  thy  Word,  and  let  it  fly, 

The  spacious  earth,  around ; 

Till  every  soul,  beneath  the  sun, 

Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound. 

3  Oh,  may  the  great  Redeemer's  name 

Through  every  clime  be  known ; 
And  heathen  gods,  forsaken,  fall, 
And  Jesus  reign  alone. 

4  From  sea  to  sea,  from  shore  to  shore, 

Be  thou,  0  Christ,  adored ; 
And  earth,  with  all  her  millions,  shout 
Hosannas  to  the  Lord. 

Prayer  for  Missionaries 

at  Sea.  7s,  6s,  double. 


277 


1  T)  OLL  on,  thou  mighty  ocean ; 
JXi  And,  as  thy  billows  flow, 
Bear  messengers  of  mercy, 

To  every  land  below. 
Arise,  ye  gales,  and  waft  them 

Safe  to  the  destined  shore  ; 
That  man  may  sit  in  darkness, 

And  death's  black  shade,  no  more, 

2  0  thou  eternal  Ruler, 

Who  holdest,  in  thine  arm, 
The  tempests  of  the  ocean, 
Protect  them  from  all  harm. 

14  209 


278  MISSIONARY.  278 

Thy  presence  e'er  be  with  them, 

Wherever  they  may  be  : 
Though  far  from  those  who  love  them, 

Still  let  them  be  with  thee. 


278 


The  one  Family.  7s« 

1  C\  OD  of  love,  before  thee  now, 
vT  Help  us  all  in  love  to  bow; 
As  the  dews  on  Hermon  fall, 
May  thy  blessing  rest  on  all. 

2  Let  it  soften  every  breast, 

Hush  ungentle  thoughts  to  rest, — 
Till  we  feel  ourselves  to  be 
Children  of  one  family; — 

3  Children  who  can  look  above, 
For  a  heavenly  Father's  love ; 
Who  shall  meet,  life's  journey  past, 
In  that  Father's  house  at  last. 

4  But,  while  thankfully  we  meet, 
Thus,  around  thy  mercy-seat, 
Yet,  one  humble,  earnest  plea, 
Father,  we  would  bring  to  thee. 

5  Far  across  the  ocean's  wave, 
Brethren,  sisters  too,  we  have ; 
But  they  have  not  heard  of  thee : 
Wilt  thou  not  their  Father  be  ? 

6  Let  them  hear  the  Shepherd's  voice, 
And  beneath  his  care  rejoice ; 
And  together  let  us  come 

To  the  fold :  "  there  yet  is  room." 


210 


279  ANNIVERSARIES.  279 

ANNIVERSARIES,  AND  OTHER 

OCCASIONS. 


279 


My  Country,  'tis  of  thee.  6s,  4a. 


1  1\/TY  country!  'tis  of  thee, 
JJlL  Sweet  land  of  liberty, — 

Of  thee  I  sing : 
Land  where  my  fathers  died, 
Land  of  the  pilgrim's  pride : 
From  every  mountain-side, 

Let  freedom  ring. 

2  My  native  country  !  thee, 
Land  of  the  noble  free, — 

Of  world-wide  fame ! 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  rills, 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills : 
My  heart  with  rapture  fills, 

At  thy  blest  name. 

3  Let  music  swell  the  breeze, 
And  ring,  from  all  the  trees, 

Sweet  freedom's  song ; 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake ; 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake ; 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break,— 

The  sound  prolong. 

4  Our  fathers'  God!  to  thee, 
Author  of  liberty, 

To  thee  we  sing ; 

211 


280  ANNIVERSARIES,  AND  281 

Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  precious  light : 
Protect  us  by  thy  might, 
Great  God,  our  King ! 

280      F°urth  °s juhj-       c-  m* 

1  MHO  thee,  our  blessed  country's  Friend, 
X    Our  hymn  to-day  shall  rise  ; 

Oh,  from  the  heavenly  courts  descend, 
And  bless  the  sacrifice. 

2  While  through  our  land  fair  freedom's  song, 

Our  fathers  raise  to  thee, 
Our  voices  shall  the  notes  prolong : 
We  children,  too,  are  free ! 

3  The  past,  with  blessings  from  thy  hand, 

Was  richly  scattered  o'er, — 
As  numerous  as  the  countless  sand, 
That  spreads  the  ocean-shore. 

4  Oh,  may  the  future  be  as  bright ; 

Nor  be  thy  favours  less, — 
Resplendent  with  the  glorious  light 
Of  peace  and  happiness. 

5  On  earth  prepare  us  for  the  skies ; 

And,  when  our  life  is  o'er, 

Let  us  to  purer  mansions  rise, 

And  praise  thee  evermore. 


281 


Fourth  of  July.  L.  M 


1   C\  KEAT  God  of  nations,  now  to  thee, 

VT  Our  hymn  of  gratitude  we  raise ; 

That  thou  hast  made  this  nation  free, 

We  offer  thee  our  song  of  praise. 

212 


282  OTHER  OCCASIONS.  282 

2  Thy  name  we  bless,  Almighty  God, 

For  all  the  kindness  thou  hast  shown 
To  this  fair  land,  by  pilgrims  trod, — 
This  land  we  fondly  call  our  own. 

3  Here,  freedom  spreads  its  banner  wide, 

And  casts  its  soft  and  hallowed  ray : 
Here,  thou  our  fathers'  steps  didst  guide, 
In  safety,  through  their  dangerous  way. 

4  We  praise  thee,  that  the  gospel's  light, 

Through  all  our  land,  its  radiance  sheds,— 
Dispels  the  shades  of  error's  night, 

And  heavenly  blessings  round  us  spreads 

/  Q  V.  Fourth  of  July.  8s,  7s,  4s 

1  r\  OD  of  every  land  and  nation, 
vX  On  this  glorious  jubilee, 
Let  the  incense  of  oblation, 

From  each  heart  arise  to  thee. 

Save  our  country : 
Long  preserve  her  liberty. 

2  Let  thy  richest  blessings  ever 

Rest  upon  our  happy  land ; 
May  no  fierce  contention  sever 
The  confederated  band : 

In  sweet  union, 
May  we  still  unshaken  stand. 

3  May  we  all  be  safely  guided, 

Saviour,  by  thy  gracious  will : 
When  life's  storms  shall  have  subsided, 
And  our  tongues  in  death  are  still. 

May  we  praise  thee, 
Where  immortal  glories  thrill. 

213 


283  ANNIVERSARIES,  AND  284 


283 


Sunday-school  Gifts.       7s,  double. 

1  T  ITTLE  rain-drops  feed  the  rill,— 
J_J  Rills,  to  meet  the  streamlet,  glide, — 
Streams  the  broader  rivers  fill, — 

Rivers  swell  the  ocean  tide; — 
Ocean !  that  with  swelling  note, 

Proudly  rears  a  foaming  crest ; 
While  the  mightiest  navies  float, 

Lightly,  o'er  its  billowy  breast ! 

2  Thus  the  offerings  gathered  here, — 

Gifts  we  bring  with  willing  hand, — 
Shall  those  streams  of  bounty  cheer, 

That  refresh  a  thirsty  land, — 
With  the  sea  of  love  shall  blend, 

Which  the  gospel's  grace  doth  pour; 
And  the  name  of  Jesus  send 

E'en  to  earth's  remotest  shore. 


284 


Works  of  Benevolence.         8s,  7s, 

1  TN  the  vineyard  of  our  Father, 
J_  Daily  work  we  find  to  do  ; 
Scattered  gleanings  we  may  gather, 

Though  we  are  but  young  and  few : 

Little  clusters 
Help  to  fill  the  garners  too. 

2  Toiling  early  in  the  morning, 

Catching  moments  through  the  day, 
Nothing  small  or  lowly  scorning, 
So  along  our  path  we  stray; 

Gathering,  gladly, 
Free-will  offerings  by  the  way. 
214 


285  OTHER  OCCASIONS.  285 

3  Not  for  selfish  praise  or  glory, 

Nor  for  objects  nothing  worth, — 
But  to  send  the  blessed  story, 
Of  the  gospel,  o'er  the  earth, — 

Telling  mortals, 
Of  our  Lord  and  Saviour's  birth. 

4  Up  and  ever  at  our  calling, 

Till  in  death  our  lips  are  dumb  ; 
Or  till — sin's  dominion  falling — 
Christ  shall,  in  his  kingdom,  come, 

And  his  children 
Reach  their  everlasting  home. 

5  Steadfast,  then,  in  our  endeavour, 

Heavenly  Father,  may  we  be ; 
And,  forever  and  forever, 

We  will  give  the  praise  to  thee ; 

Hallelujah! 
Singing,  all  eternity. 

A(j^\  We  meet  again.  7s,  6s,  double. 

E  meet  again  in  gladness, 
And  thankful  voices  raise : 
To  God,  our  heavenly  Father, 

"We  offer  grateful  praise : 
'Tis  his  kind  hand  that  kept  us, 

Through  all  the  changing  year  ; 
His  love  it  is  that  brings  us, 
Again,  to  worship  here. 

2  We  thank  him  for  the  Sabbath, — 
This  day  of  holy  rest ; 
And  for  the  blessed  Bible,- — 
The  book  we  should  love  best ; 
215 


W1 


286  ANNIVERSARIES,  AND  286 

For  Sabbath-schools  and  teachers, — 

To  us  so  kindly  given, 
To  guide  us  in  the  pathway, 

That  leads  to  joys  in  heaven. 

3  We  thank  him  for  our  country, — 

The  land  our  fathers  trod  ; 
For  liberty  of  conscience, 

And  right  to  worship  God. 
0  Lord,  our  heavenly  Father, 

Accept  the  praise  we  bring ; 
And  tune  our  hearts  and  voices, 

Thy  glorious  name  to  sing. 

4  Soon  may  thy  gracious  sceptre 

Extend  to  every  land  ; 
And  all,  as  willing  subjects, 

Submit  to  thy  command. 
Send  forth  the  gospel  tidings  ; 

And  hasten  on  the  day, 
When  every  isle  and  nation 

Shall  own  Messiah's  sway. 


286 


Come,  join  our  Celebration.  7s,  6s,  double. 


COME,  join  our  celebration, 
With  hallowed  songs  of  joy : 
And,  on  this  glad  occasion, 

Your  sweetest  notes  employ ; 
Parents  Lad  friends  invited, 

And  teachers,  now  are  here, 
In  purpose  all  united, 

Our  youthful  hearts  to  cheer. 
216 


287  OTHER  OCCASIONS.  287 

2  Thanks  to  the  God  of  heaven — 

Kind  guardian  of  our  race — 
For  all  the  favours  given, 

Beneath  his  smiling  face  : 
For  health,  and  strength,  and  reason, 

And  friendship  unalloyed ; 
And  every  pleasant  season, 

In  Sunday-schools  enjoyed. 

3  Thanks  for  the  kind  protection 

God's  arm  has  thrown  around ; 
And  for  that  sweet  affection, 

He  causes  to  abound, 
In  those  who're  watching  o'er  us, 

With  many  an  anxious  sigh, 
And  seeking  to  allure  us, 

To  peace  and  heavenly  joy. 

4  May  God,  with  many  a  blessing, 

Reward  their  toil  and  care  ; 
And  hear  them,  while  addressing 

His  throne,  in  fervent  prayer : 
And  may  his  love,  constraining, 

Our  youthful  spirits  bow  ; 
And  grace,  forever  reigning, 

Our  inmost  souls  endow. 


287 


Sunday-school  Celebration.       8k,  7s,  4b, 

1  TT7HILE  the  heavenly  host  rejoices, 
VV     In  thy  glorious  presence,  Lord, 
Thou  wilt  hear  our  youthful  voices, 
Praise  thee  for  thy  holy  wTord  : 

"Glory!  glory  1" 
Through  the  earth  and  heavens  be  heard. 

217 


288  ANNIVERSARIES,  AND  288 

2  Mercies  granted  to  the  fathers, 

On  the  children,  too,  have  come : 
When  around  our  spirit  gathers 
Darkness  from  the  opening  tomb, 

May  thy  presence 
Then  disperse  the  heavy  gloom. 

3  We  know  not  the  lot  before  us  ; 

That  to  only  thee  is  known : 
Let  thy  love  and  truth  reign  o'er  us, 
And  our  hearts  be  thine  alone : 

Life  eternal 
Thou  wilt  give  us,  as  our  own. 

4  As  the  morning  sunlight  chases 

Night,  and  all  its  gloom,  away, 
May  thy  truth,  in  earth's  dark  places, 
Turn  the  midnight  into  day : 

Let  thy  kingdom 
Quickly  come,  0  Lord,  we  pray. 

^Q(*N  Sunday-school  Celebration.  7s,  6s,  double. 

1  rpo  thee,  0  blessed  Saviour, 

JL    Our  grateful  songs  we  raise ; 
Oh.  tune  our  hearts  and  voices, 

Thy  holy  name  to  praise : 
'Tis  by  thy  sovereign  mercy 

We're  here  allowed  to  meet ; 
To  join  with  friends  and  teachers, 

Thy  blessing  to  entreat. 

2  Lord,  guide  and  bless  our  teachers, 

Who  labour  for  our  good ; 
And  may  the  holy  Scriptures 

By  us  be  understood: 
218 


289  OTHER  OCCASIONS.  289 

Oh,  may  our  hearts  be  given, 
To  thee,  our  glorious  King  ; 

That  we  may  meet  in  heaven, 
Thy  praises  there  to  sing. 

3  And  may  the  precious  gospel 

Be  published  all  abroad, 
Till  the  benighted  heathen 

Shall  know  and  serve  the  Lord : 
Till,  o'er  the  wide  creation, 

The  rays  of  truth  shall  shine ; 
And  nations,  now  in  darkness, 

Arise  to  light  divine. 

^qV)  Annual  Meeting.  L.  M. 

1  T^ROM  year  to  year,  we  love  to  meet ; 
_C    From  year  to  year,  in  peace  we  part ; 
The  tongues  of  hundreds  uttering,  sweet, 

The  flowing  joy  of  every  heart. 

2  But  time  rolls  on  ;  and,  year  by  year, 

We  change,  grow  up,  or  pass  away : 
Not  twice  the  same  assembly,  here, 
Observe  our  anniversary. 

3  Death,  ere  another  year,  shall  strike 

Some  of  our  members,  marked  to  fall : 
Be  young  and  old  prepared  alike ; 
The  warning  is  to  each  and  all. 

4  This  sole  occasion,  then,  is  ours  ; 

This  day  again  we  ne'er  may  see ! 
0  Lord,  awaken  all  our  powers, 
To  spend  it  for  eternity ! 


290  ANNIVERSARIES,  AND  290 

5  Our  times,  our  lives,  are  in  thy  hand  ; 

On  thee  for  all  things  we  rely ; 
Assured,  while  in  thy  grace  we  stand, 
To  live  is  Christ,  and  gain  to  die. 

6  Meanwhile,  our  failing  ranks  renew ; 

Send  teachers,  scholars,  in  our  place, 
More  humble,  faithful,  docile,  true, — 
More  like  thy  Son  in  every  grace. 


290 


Annual  Meeting.  C.  M. 

1  l^TOW  pleasant  here  again  to  meet ! 
XX  How  joyful,  thus,  to  raise 

Our  tuneful  notes,  in  songs  so  sweet, 
To  our  Redeemer's  praise. 

2  To  us  he  has  been  ever  kind ; 

Oh,  blessed  be  his  name : 
He  bears  us  still  upon  his  mind ; 
His  love  remains  the  same. 

3  Then  let  us  strive,  while  we  have  breath, 

His  precepts  to  obey ;' 
For  soon  the  solemn  hour  of  death 
Will  summon  us  away. 

4  The  dear  delights,  we  now  enjoy, 

Will  then  have  passed  away  ; 
But  heaven  affords  more  sweet  employ, 
Through  one  eternal  day. 

5  To  our  dear  friends,  assembled  here, 

A  debt  of  love  we  owe, 
For  acts  of  kindness,  year  by  year, 
Which  they  on  us  bestow. 
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291  OTHER  OCCASIONS.  292 

6  May  God  in  mercy  bless  them  all, 
With  hope,  and  joy,  and  peace; 
And  all  of  us  together  call, 
Where  pleasures  never  cease. 


291 


Annual  Meeting.  C.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  to  our  little  round  of  years, 
J_J  Another  thou  hast  given  ; 

And  still  thy  constant  kindness  cheers 
And  blesses  us,  from  heaven. 

2  Through  ceaseless  mercies,  let  us  trace 

Our  Father's  guardian  care  ; 
And  pour  our  thankful  hearts  in  praise, 
And  breathe  our  wants  in  prayer. 

3  In  prayer — for  grace  to  guide  our  will, 

And  teach  us  from  above ; 
In  praise — for  thou  art  waiting  still, 
To  bless  us  with  thy  love. 

4  Jesus,  thy  voice  may  we  discern, 

Thy  gracious  call  obey ; 
*    And  early  choose,  and  grateful  learn, 
The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way. 

/,\j  A  Annual  Meeting.  L.  C.  IVL 

1     A  LMIGHTY  God  !  to  thee  we  raise 
J_jL  Our  tribute  of  united  praise, 

On  this  returning  day: 
Teachers  and  scholars  meet  once  more, 
Thy  sparing  me'rcy  to  adore, 
And  for  thy  grace  to  pray. 

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293  ANNIVERSARIES,  AND  293 

2  Before  thy  face,  0  Lord,  we  stand, — 
A  large  and  still  increasing  band, — 

Thy  blessing  now  to  seek : 
While  our  glad  voices  thus  combine, 
Oh,  touch  our  hearts  with  grace  divine, 

That  we  thy  praise  may  speak. 

3  Our  happy  eyes,  this  day,  behold 
What  kings  and  righteous  men,  of  old, 

Desired  in  vain  to  see : 
And  we  shall  see  yet  greater  things, 
When  thou,  almighty  King  of  Kings, 

Shall  draw  all  men  to  thee. 

4  Lord  Jesus !  let  the  rising  race 
Become  the  children  of  thy  grace, 

To  reign  with  thee  above: 
Into  thy  fold  the  wanderers  bring, 
That  they,  with  us,  may  learn  to  sing 

The  wonders  of  thy  love. 

/^V/fj  Precious  Saviour.     8s,  7s,  double. 

1  pRECIOUS  Saviour,  of  salvation 
_L    We;  this  festal  day,  would  sing, 
And  would  make  our  celebration, 

With  our  Saviour's  praises,  ring. 
;Tis  thy  mercy  that  hath  led  us, 

To  the  Sabbath  school  we  love ; 
And  our  teachers  there  have  fed  us, 

With  the  manna  from  above. 

2  Precious  Saviour,  'tis  thy  blessing 

Cheers  us  in  the  morn  of  life ; 
Helps  us  onward  to  fee  pressing, 
'Mid  earth's  sorrows  and  its  strife  ; 
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294  OTHER  OCCASIONS.  294 

Guards  from  fascinating  pleasures, 
That  would  lead  our  feet  astray ; 

Sets  before  us  heavenly  treasures, 
While  we  walk  the  narrow  way. 

3  Precious  Saviour,  we  adore  thee, 

For  thy  many  mercies  shown  : 
Let  our  praises  come  before  thee, — 

Find  acceptance  at  thy  throne. 
Thus  our  songs,  to  heaven  ascending, 

Join  with  those  of  saints  above, 
And,  with  angel-voices  blending, 

Celebrate  redeeming  love. 


294 


Happy  meet  we  here.         7s,  double. 

1  TTAPPY,  happy,  meet  we  here: 
JLL  Time  has  rolled  another  year ; 
Spring-tide  brings  the  festal  day, — 
Now  we  lift  the  thankful  lay ! 

Thanks  for  daily  mercies  given, 
Crowned  with  Sabbath  light  from  heaven ; 

Thanks  to  God,  who  gives  us  breath ; 

Thanks  to  God,  who  saves  from  death. 

2  Happy,  happy,  meet  Ave  here : 
Blessed  Jesus,  be  thou  near ; 
Let  our  pleasures  ever  be, 
Only  those  approved  by  thee. 

Praise  the  Saviour's  precious  name ; 

He,  to  save,  from  heaven  came, — 
For  our  sins  did  bleed  and  die : 
Now  he  pleads  for  us  on  high. 

3  Happy,  happy,  meet  we  here : 
Parents,  pastor,  teachers  dear  ; 

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295  ANNIVERSARIES,  AND  295 

All,  with  gladsome  heart  and  voice, 
Share  with  us  our  festive  joys. 

Thanks  to  God,  for  parents  kind ; 

Thanks  for  friends,  with  hearts  inclined, 
Thus  to  guide  us  in  the  road, 
Leading  safely  up  to  God. 

^V/f)  Spring  Celebration.  6s, 4s, P. 


xc 


OME,  join  the  festive  song; 
Wake  voices  all ; 
Chime  with  the  vernal  throng ; 

List  to  the  call : 
Hear  we  in  every  breeze, 
From  vale  and  mountain-trees, 
Glad  notes  of  nature  say, 

"  Join  ye  our  lay." 

2  Lord  of  the  rolling  year, 

Round  and  above, 
Boundless  thy  works  appear, 

Boundless  thy  love ; 
All,  all,  in  earth  and  sky, 
As  glide  the  seasons  by, 
New  glories  of  thy  name, 

Ever  proclaim. 

3  Joyous  we  swell  the  strain, 

Thankful  to  thee ; 
Watched  by  thy  care,  again 

Spring-tide  to  see : 
Still,  in  this  gospel-land, 
Throngs  forth  the  Sabbath-band, 
Under  heaven's  canopy, 

Happy  and  free. 
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296  OTHER   OCCASIONS.  296 

4  Onward  forever  flow, 

Truth's  mighty  wave ; 
Soon  every  clime,  below, 

Conquer  and  save. 
Sweet  as  the  voice  of  spring, 
Then,  every  tongue  shall  sing, 
"  Glory  "to  God  on  high  ! 

Glory  for  aye!" 

^yO  We  gather.  6s,  5a. 

1  TTTE  gather,  we  gather, 

VV    Blest  Jesus,  to  bring 
The  breathings  of  love, 

'Mid  the  blossoms  of  spring. 
Our  Maker !  Redeemer ! 

We  gratefully  raise 
Our  hearts  and  our  voices, 

In  hymning  thy  praise. 

2  When,  stooping  to  earth, 

From  the  brightness  of  heaven, 
Thy  blood,  for  our  ransom, 

So  freely  was  given, — 
Thou  deignedst  to  listen, 

While  children  adored, 
With  joyful  hosannas, 

The  blest  of  the  Lord. 

3  Hosanna !  hosanna ! 

Great  Teacher,  we  raise 
Our  hearts  and  our  voices, 

In  hymning  thy  praise, 
For  precept  and  promise, 

So  graciously  given, — 
For  blessings  of  earth, 

And  the  glories  of  heaven. 

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297  ANNIVERSARIES,  AND  298 

Xy '  /  Rural  Celebration.  8s,  7a. 

1  QING,  oh,  sing  the  song  of  gladness ; 
O  Joy  becomes  this  happy  scene  : 
See  !  the  earth  her  wintry  sadness 

Wears  no  more,  but  robes  of  green. 
Brightly  now  our  waving  banners 

Float  upon  the  gentle  breeze ; 
While  the  tide  of  glad  hosannas 

Pours  its  choral  melodies. 

2  Sing  his  mercy,  that  doth  keep  us, 

While  our  years  are  flitting  by; 
Pouring  all  its  richest  treasures, — 

Guarding  with  a  Father's  eye. 
Countless  as  the  stars  of  heaven, — 

Richer  far  than  golden  store, 
Are  the  blessings  he  has  given, 

Freely  as  the  summer's  shower. 

3  Sing  his  love,  all  love  surpassing: — 

How  his  only  Son  he  gave, 
On  the  cruel  cross  to  suffer, 

From  its  doom  the  soul  to  save. 
And  shall  we,  who  hear  the  story, 

Still  refuse  his  pardoning  love  ? 
Come,  oh,  come,  and  share  his  glory, 

In  the  worlds  of  light  above. 


298 


Rural  Celebration.  CM. 


OS  ANNA!  be  our  cheerful  song, 
To  Christ,  our  Saviour-king; 
His  praise,  to  whom  we  all  belong, 
Let  all  unite  to  sing. 
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299  OTHER  OCCASIONS.  299 

2  Hosanna !  here,  in  joyful  bands, 

Let  old  and  young-  proclaim  ; 
And  hail  with  voices,  hearts,  and  hands, 
The  Son  of  David's  name. 

3  Hosanna !  sound  from  hill  to  hill, 

And  spread  from  plain  to  plain ; 
While  louder,  sweeter,  clearer  still, 
Woods  echo  to  the  strain. 

4  Hosanna !  on  the  wings  of  light, 

O'er  earth  and  ocean,  fly, — 
Till  morn  to  eve,  and  noon  to  night, 
And  heaven  to  earth,  reply. 


299 


Rural  Celebration.  C.  M. 


1  TTERE,  like  the  birds  that  wander  free, 
JjL  Warbling  their  woodland  lays, 
We,  heavenly  Father,  sing  to  thee 

Our  grateful  song  of  praise. 

2  The  happy  minstrels  of  the  air, 

That  on  thy  bounty  live, 
With  songs  repay  thy  constant  care : 
;Tis  all  that  they  can  give. 

3  But  we  can  give  the  loving  heart, 

And  lift  our  thoughts  above, — 
Can  learn  that  thou  our  Father  art, 
And  feel  that  thou  art  love. 

4  A  table  in  the  wilderness, 

Of  old,  thy  bounty  spread ; 
When  manna  dropped,  the  tribes  to  bless, 
That  cried  to  thee  for  bread. 

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300  ANNIVERSARIES,  AND  300 

5  For  us  kind  friends  a  feast  prepare, 

Beneath  this  wildwood  shade : 
Scarce  better  could  thy  children  fare, 
Whose  food  the  manna  made. 

6  Never,  like  them,  may  we  be  heard 

To  murmur  or  repine  ; 
Still  may  we  heed  thy  holy  word, 
And  form  our  wills  to  thine. 


300 


Rural  Celebration.       7s,  6s,  double 


1  TX7ITH  joyful  hearts  we  hail  thee, 

VV  Oh,  lovely,  rural  scene! 
Thy  groves,  and  fields,  and  woodlands, 

Thy  garb  of  cheerful  green ! 
How  pure  the  crystal  fountains! 

How  clear  the  purling  rills  ! 
How  sweet  the  tufted  flow'rets, 

That  blossom  on  the  hills  ! 

2  Here,  at  the  morn's  awaking, 

The  tuneful,  gladsome  lay, 
By  nature's  chorus  chanted, 

Salutes  the  welcome  day; 
And,  'mid  the  sun's  bright  glowing, 

Till  evening's  dewy  fall, 
On  human  hearts,  to  worship, 

These  feathered  warblers  call. 

3  We  love,  in  blest  communion, 

To  seek  this  rural  shade, 
Where  nature's  true  devotion 
To  nature's  God  is  paid : 
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301  OTHER    OCCASIONS.  301 

And  here,  as  we  are  musing, 
To  think  of  scenes  above, — 

Where  music,  yet  more  heavenly, 
Shall  chant  its  notes  of  love. 

f}\  )  I  Songs  of  Praise.         7s,  6s,  double. 

1  rpHE  morning  stars  were  singing, 
X    With  joy,  when  time  began; 
And  heavenly  peals  were  ringing, 

When  God  created  man  : 
The  universe  was  swelling, 

With  jubilant  delight; 
While  all,  to  all,  were  telling 

Jehovah's  power  and  might. 

2  A  higher  song  of  glory 

Was  sung  in  after-time, — 
And  shepherds  heard  the  story, 

Rehearsed,  in  sounds  sublime, — 
Of  Jesus  in  a  manger, 

God's  well-beloved  Son, — 
Who  came,  to  save  from  danger, 

A  race  by  sin  undone. 

3  A  multitude  of  voices 

Have  learned  this  holy  song ; 
And  earth  with  heaven  rejoices, 

To  roll  the  sound  along. 
With  saints  and  angels  o'er  us, 

Who  sing  by  us  unheard, 
We  join  the  gladsome  chorus, 

And  echo  every  word. 

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302  ANNIVERSARIES,  AND  303 

^3\/  £j  The  Bible  more  precious  than  Gold.    lis. 

1  rpHE  Bible !  the  Bible !  more  precious 
X        than  gold  ! 

The  hopes  and  the  glories  its  pages  unfold! 
It  speaks  of  a  Saviour,  and  tells  of  his  love; 
It  shows  us  the  way  to  the  mansions  above. 

2  The  Bible !  the  Bible !  blest  volume  of  truth  ! 
How  sweetly  it  smiles  on  the  season  of  youth ! 
It  bids  us  seek  early  the  pearl  of  great  price, 
Ere  the  heart  is  enslaved  in  the  bondage  of 


3  The  Bible  !  the  Bible  !  we  hail  it  with  joy : 
Its  truths  and  its  glories  our  tongues  shall 

employ ; 
.We'll  sing  of  its  triumphs,  we'll  tell  of  its 

worth, 
And  send  its  glad  tidings  afar  o'er  the  earth. 

4  The  Bible !  the  Bible !  the  valleys  shall  ring, 
And  hill-tops  re-echo  the  notes  that  we  sing; 
Our  banners,  inscribed  with  its  precepts  and 

rules, 
Shall  long  wave  in  triumph,  the  joy  of  our 
schools. 


303 


Oh,  come,  let  us  sing.         5s,  7s, 


OH,  come,  let  us  sing ! 
Our  youthful  hearts  now  swelling, 
To  God  above,  a  God  of  love, 
Oh,  come,  let  us  sing ! 
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304  OTHER   OCCASIONS.  304 

Our  joyful  spirits,  glad  and  free, 
With  high  emotions  rise  to  thee, 
In  heavenly  melody: 
Oh,  come,  let  us  sing ! 

2  Oh,  swell,  swell  the  song, 
His  praises  oft  repeating  : 

His  Son  he  gave,  our  souls  to  save : 

Oh,  swell,  swell  the  song. 
The  humble  heart's  devotion  bring, 
Whence  gushing  streams  of  love  do  spring; 
And  make  the  air  to  ring 

With  sweet-swelling  song. 

3  We'll  chant,  chant  his  praise, 
Our  lofty  strains  now  blending; 

A  tribute  bring,  to  Christ  our  King, 

And  chant,  chant  his  praise ! 
Our  Saviour-Prince  was  crucified, — 
"  'Tis  finished,"  then  he  meekly  cried, 
And  bowed  his  head,  and  died : 
Then  chant,  chant  his  praise  1 

4  All  full  chorus  join, 
To  Jesus,  condescending 

To  bless  our  race,  with  heavenly  grace ; 

All  full  chorus  join ! 
To  God,  whose  mercy  on  us  smiled, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  reconciled 
By  Christ,  the  meek  and  mild, — 

All  full  chorus  join. 


304 


The  Sunday-school.  L.  M, 


iT 


HE  Sunday-school,  how  dear  to  mel 
Within  thy  walls  I  lov3  to  be ; 
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B05  ANNIVERSARIES,  AND  305 

AY  here,  on  the  Sabbath-day,  we  meet 
In  our  accustomed  class  and  seat. 

2  'Tis  there  that  I  am  taught  to  read 
God's  holy  word,  and  feel  the  need 

Of  quickening  grace  and  pardoning  love, 
To  fit  me  for  yon  heaven  above. 

3  'Tis  there  that  I  am  taught  to  pray, 
And  love  God's  holy  Sabbath-day ; 
To  sing  his  praise  and  learn  his  will, 
And  all  my  duties  to  fulfil. 

4  'Tis  there  I  learn  that  Christ  has  died, — 
That  he  for  me  was  crucified ; 

That  he  my  precious  soul  has  bought: 
These  blessed  truths  I  there  am  taught. 

5  Oh,  let  my  songs  and  praises  rise, 
Like  grateful  incense,  to  the  skies, 
For  that  rich  grace,  so  free,  so  full, 
That  brought  me  to  the  Sunday-school. 


305 


We  love  the  Sunday-school.     6s,  double. 

1  TX7E  love  the  Sunday-school, — 

VV     The  precious  volume,  too, 
Which  is  the  only  rule, 

To  teach  us  what  to  do : 
Within  it  we  behold 

The  rays  of  gospel  light, 
Richer  than  gems  or  gold, 

And  most  divinely  bright. 

2  We  love  the  Sunday-school, — 

And  wish  that  every  child 
Would  here  his  name  enroll ; 

No  more  be  rude  and  wild, — 
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306  OTHER    OCCASIONS.  306 

Wasting  his  precious  time, 

Spending  his  idle  breath, 
In  folly  or  in  crime, 

Along  the  road  to  death. 

3  We  love  the  Sunday-school, — 

And  wish  that  all  the  earth 
Might  know,  from  pole  to  pole, 

Its  influence  and  worth. 
And  may  God  give  us  grace 

A  Saviour's  name  to  love ; 
To  see  his  smiling  face, 

In  mansions  blest,  above. 


806 


We  love  the  Sabbath-school.         C.  M. 


1  TXTE  love  the  Sabbath-school, — the  place 

VV     Our  youthful  feet  have  trod ; 
Where  we  have  heard  of  wisdom's  ways, 
That  lead  to  peace  and  God. 

2  We  love  the  Sabbath-school :  'tis  there 

The  praise  of  God  we  sing ; 
'Tis  there  we  bow  the  knee,  in  prayer, 
To  God,  our  heavenly  King. 

3  We  love  the  Sabbath-school, — where  we 

The  Holy  Bible  read, 
Which  tells  of  Christ,  who  came  to  be 
A  Saviour,  in  our  need. 

4  Oh  that,  when  earthly  cares  are  past, 

Our  teachers  we  may  meet 
Upon  the  blissful  plains,  and  cast 
Our  crowns  at  Jesus'  feet. 

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307  ANNIVERSARIES,   AND  308 


307 


Seeking  a  Blessing.  C.  L.  M 

1  T  ORD,  bless  and  prosper  Sabbath-schools 
±j  Throughout  our  Christian  land  ; 

And  grant  the  youngest,  simplest,  there, 

To  read  and  understand 
The  gospel  of  thy  grace,  wherein 
Is  freedom  from  both  death  and  sin ! 

2  In  that  eternal  liberty, 

Lord,  give  our  souls  a  part ; 
And  let  these  Sabbath  teachings  be 

The  school-time  of  the  heart; 
That  to  thy  glory  men  may  see 
Teachers  and  scholars  taught  of  thee ! 

000  The  Fearl  °f  great  Price'      7s>  6s'  8a 

1  rpHE  pearl  that  worldlings  covet 
X    Is  not  the  pearl  for  me : 

Its  beauty  fades  as  quickly 
As  sunshine  on  the  sea. 
But  there's  a  pearl,  sought  by  the  wise ; 
It  is  the  pearl  of  greatest  price, — 

Though  few  its  value  see : 

Oh,  that's  the  pearl  for  me ! 

2  The  crown  that  decks  the  monarch 

Is  not  the  crown  for  me : 
It  dazzles  but  a  moment ; 
Its  brightness  soon  will  flee. 
But  there's  a  crown,  prepared  above, 
For  all  who  walk  in  humble  love ; 
Forever  bright  'twill  be : 
Oh,  that's  the  crown  for  me! 
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309  OTHER  OCCASIONS.  309 

3       The  hope  that  sinners  cherish 
Is  not  the  hope  for  me: 
Most  surely  will  they  perish, 
Unless  from  sin  made  free. 
But  there's  a  hope  which  rests  in  God, 
And  leads  the  soul  to  keep  his  word, 
And  sinful  pleasures  flee : 
Oh,  that's  the  hope  for  me ! 

ft  \  )  V/   ^ie  Loved  Ones  at  Home,  lis,  8s,  double. 

E  kind  to  thy  father ;  for,  when  thou  wast 

young, 
Who  loved  thee  so  fondly  as  he  ? 
He  caught  the  first  accents  that  fell  from 
thy  tongue, 
And  joined  in  thine  innocent  glee. 
Be  kind  to  thy  father :  he  is  now  growing 
old, 
His  locks  intermingled  with  gray  ; 
His  step  is  more  feeble,  his  spirit  less  bold : 
Thy  father  is  passing  away. 

Be  kind  to  thy  mother ;  for,  lo  !  on  her  brow, 
May  traces  of  sorrow  be  seen  ; 

Oh,  well  may'st  thou  cherish  and  comfort 
her  now, 
For  loving  and  kind  hath  she  been. 

Remember  thy  mother;    for  thee  will  she 

pray. 

As  long  as  God  giveth  her  breath ; 

With  accents  of  kindness,  then,  cheer  her 
lone  way, 
Even  to  the  dark  valley  of  death. 

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3  Be  kind  to  thy  brother;  his  heart  will  have 

dearth, 
If  the  smile  of  thy  joy  be  withdrawn  ; 
The  flowers  of  feeling  will  fade,  at  their 
birth, 
If  the  dew  of  affection  be  gone. 
Be  kind  to  thy  brother  ;  wherever  you  are, 

The  love  of  a  brother  shall  be 
An  ornament  purer  and  richer,  by  far, 
Than  pearls  from  the  depths  of  the  sea. 

4  Be  kind  to  thy  sister,  that  thou  mayest  know, 

The  depth  of  true  sisterly  love : 
The  wealth  of  the  ocean  lies  fathoms  below 

The  surface  that  sparkles  above. 
Be  kind  to  thy  father:  he  is  now  growing 
old; 
Be  kind  to  thy  mother,  so  near ; 
Be  kind  to  thy  brother,  nor  show  thy  heart 
cold; 
Be  kind  to  thy  sister,  so  dear. 


810 


iPU  aivalce  at  Dawn.''''  10s. 


;LL  awake  at  dawn  on  the  Sabbath-day, 
For  it's  wrong  to  doze  holy  time  away; 
With  my  lessons  learned,  it  shall  be  my  rule, 
Never  to  be  late  at  the  Sabbath-school. 

2  Birds  awake  betimes;  every  morn  they  sing; 
None  are  tardy  there,  while  the  woods  do 

ring ; 
So,  when  Sunday  comes,  it  shall  be  my  rule, 
Never  to  be  late  at  the  Sabbath-school. 
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311  OTHER    OCCASIONS  311 

3  While  the  tuneful  birds,  and  the  summer's 

sun, 
All  in  time  are  found,  with  their  works  all 

done, 
Shall  not  I,  more  blest,  ever  keep  this  rule, 
Never  to  be  late  at  the  Sabbath-school  ? 

4  When  the  summer's  sun  wakes  the  flowers 

again, 
They  the  call  obey  ;  none  are  tardy  then  : 
Now,  shall  I  forget  that  it  is  my  rule, 
Never  to  be  late  at  the  Sabbath-school? 

5  While  the  days  of  youth  swiftly  glide  away, 
Let  us  seek  the  path  to  the  realms  of  day : 
We  shall  not  repent  that  we  kept  this  rule, 
Never  to  be  late  at  the  Sabbath-school? 

fy  I  Opening  a  new  School-room.  L.  M. 

1  p  BEAT  God !  thy  watchful  care  we  bless, 
*  vX  Which  gives  our  feeble  plans  success ; 

Here  may  we  oft  delight  to  meet 
Our  youthful  charge  at  Jesus'  feet. 

2  These  walls  we,  to  thine  honour,  raise  ; 
Long  may  they  echo  with  thy  praise  ! 
Do  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Here  may  the  great  Redeemer  reign, 
With  all  the  graces  of  his  train ; 
While  power  divine  his  word  imparts, 
To  conquer  youthful  sinners'  hearts. 

i  And,  in  the  great,  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear, 
That  crowds  were  born  for  glory  here. 

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<•)  I  JLi       Opening  a  new  School-room.  8s. 

1  A  \  7ITH  grateful  delight  we  survey 

VV     The  work  of  this  building  complete; 
We  bless  thee,  dear  Saviour,  this  day, 
We  thus  are  permitted  to  meet. 

2  But  what  will  this  structure  avail, 

Unless  thy  kind  presence  is  here  ? 
Our  labour  will  utterly  fail ; 
No  fruit  unto  God  will  appear. 

3  But  Sweet  are  thy  promises,  Lord ; 

On  these  let  us  ever  depend ; 
Thou  say'st,  Where  my  name  I  record, 
My  presence  and  grace  shall  attend. 

4  Then,  thankful  for  all  that  is  past, 

With  cheerful  delight  may  we  move ; 
Whilst,  gracious  Redeemer,  we  ask 
For  brighter  displays  of  thy  love. 


313 


The  Crystal  Spring.  9s,  7s,  10s,  8s. 

GIVE   me   a   draught   from    the   crystal 
spring, 
When  the  burning  sun  is  high ; 
Where  the  rocks  and  the  weods  their  shadows 
fling, 
And  the  sands  and  the  pebbles  lie. 
Give  me  a  draught  from  the  crystal  spring, 

When  the  cooling  breezes  blow; 
When  the  leaves  of  the  trees  are  withering, 

From  the  frost  or  the  fleecy  snow. 
Give  me  a  draught  from  the  crystal  spring, 
When  the  wintry  winds  are  gone, — 
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314  OTHER    OCCASIONS.  314 

When  the  flowers  are  in  bloom,   and  the 
echoes  ring, 
From  the  woods,  o'er  the  verdant  lawn. 

4  Give  me  a  draught  from  the  crystal  spring, 
When  the  ripening  fruits  appear  ; 
When  the  reapers  the  song  of  harvest  sing, 
And  plenty  has  crowned  the  year. 

•5  Give  me  a  draught  from  the  crystal  spring, 
And  the  same  from  day  to  day ; 
But  if  aught  from  the  worm  of  the  still  you 
bring, 
I  will  pour  every  drop  away. 


314 


Water,  the  Drink  for  me.        C.  M.  P. 

1  rpHE  drink  that's  in  the  drunkard's  bowl 
JL    Is  not  the  drink  for  me ; 

It  kills  his  body  and  his  soul : 
How  sad  a  sight  is  he ! 
But  there's  a  drink  which  God  has  given, 
Distilling  in  the  showers  of  heaven, 
In  measures  large  and  free : 
Oh,  that's  the  drink — that's    the  drink  for 
me ! 

2  The  stream  that  many  prize  so  high, 

Is  not  the  stream  for  me ; 
For  he  who  drinks  it  still  is  dry: 
And  so  will  ever  be. 
But  there's  a  stream,  so  cool  and  clear, 
The  thirsty  traveller  lingers  near, — 
Refreshed  and  glad  is  be: 
Oh,  that's    the  drink — that's  the  drink  for 
niel 

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315  ANNIVERSARIES,  AND  315 

3  The  wine-cup,  that  so  many  prize, 
Is  not  the  cup  for  me  ; 
The  aching  head,  the  bloated  face, 
In  its  sad  train  I  see. 
But  there's  a  cup — of  water,  pure ; 
And  he  who  drinks  it  may  be  sure 
Of  health  and  length  of  days : 
Oh,  that's  the  cup — that's  the  cup  for  me  1 


815 


Temperance  Hymn. 


1  "\l~OW  let  our  hearts  rejoice, 
i.M    And  evei*y  youthful  voice 

Its  tribute  raise ; 
That,  from  this  happy  throng, 
May  swell  a  thankful  song, 
To  Him  to  whom  belong 

Honour  and  praise. 

2  The  Lord,  in  bounty,  gives 
To  every  thing  that  lives, 

Throughout  the  land, 
Waters,  whose  taste  is  sweet,^- 
Fountains,  the  eye  to  greet, — 
The  crystal  streams  we  meet 

On  every  hand. 

3  He  gives  the  dew  and  rain, 
Falling  on  hill  and  plain, 

And  everywhere, — 
Spreading  a  robe  of  green, 
In  beauty,  o'er  each  scene ; 
Filling,  with  joy  serene, 

The  balmy  air. 
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4  Then  let  our  hearts  rejoice, 
While,  with  united  voice, 

We  raise  our  song  ; 
And  may  he  in  the  ways, 
Of  virtue  and  of  grace, 
Keep  us,  through  all  our  days, 
Steadfast  and  strong. 


316 


Temperance  Appeal.  7s,  6s,  P. 

1  TTRIENDS  of  freedom,  swell  the  song ; 
J_    Young  and  old,  the  strain  prolong ; 
Make  the  temperance  army  strong, 

And  on  to  victory  ! 
Lift  your  banners;  let  them  wave ; 
Onward  march,  a  world  to  save : 
Who  would  fill  a  drunkard's  grave, 

And  bear  his  infamy  ? 

2  Give  the  aching  bosom  rest ; 
Carry  joy  to  every  breast ; 

Make  the  wretched  drunkard  blest, 

By  living  soberly. 
Raise  the  glorious  watchword  high : 
"  Touch  not,  taste  not,  till  you  die  I" 
Let  the  echo  reach  the  sky, 

And  earth  keep  jubilee. 

3  God  of  mercy,  hear  us  plead ; 
For  thy  help  we  intercede  ; 
See  how  many  bosoms  bleed, 

And  heal  them  speedily. 
Hasten,  Lord,  the  happy  day, 
When,  beneath  its  gentle  ray, 
Temperance  all  the  world  shall  sway, 

And  reign  triumphantly. 

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317  ANNIVERSARIES.  317 


317 


Temperance  Hymn  for  Fourth 

of  July.  L.  M. 

1  "YT7E  gather  from  our  pleasant  homes, 

VV    O'er  freedom's  blessings  to  rejoice, 
But  come  not  here  with  rattling  drums, 
Nor  trumpets'  war-exciting  voice ! 

2  We  come  not  with  the  cannon's  smoke, 

Nor  yet  the  flowing,  poisoned  bowl, 
Our  love  of  country  to  invoke, 
And  stir  the  currents  of  the  soul. 

3  Why  should  these  instruments  of  death 

Be  used,  to  celebrate  the  day, 
When  first  our  nation  drew  the  breath 
Of  freedom  from  a  tyrant's  sway? 

4  Far  better,  on  a  day  like  this, 

Are  songs  of  praise,  and  words  of  prayer, — • 
Praise — for  our  heritage  of  bliss, 
Prayer — that  our  blessings  all  may  share. 

5  How  blest  are  we,  who  gather  here, 

Where  plenty  spreads  its  cheerful  feast  ;— 
Where  no  rude  word  shall  wound  the  ear, 
Nor  poisoned  drink  offend  the  taste. 

6  Here  let  us  pledge  our  country's  weal, 

With  water  from  the  gushing  spring ; 
And  cheer  each  other  on,  to  heal 

The  wounds  that  still  her  bosom  wring ! 


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TEACHERS'  MEETINGS. 


318 


Union  Meeting.  L.  M. 

1  rpEACHERS,  beloved  for  Jesus'  sake, 
JL    A  cordial  welcome  here  receive  ; 
May  we  together  now  partake 

The  joys  which  he  alone  can  give! 

2  May  he,  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet, 

Send  his  good  Spirit  from  above; 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 

And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love  I 

3  Union!  it  is  a  hallowed  name, 

To  all  who  feel  the  Saviour's  love ; 
Whose  hope  of  heavenly  joy  's  the  same ; 
"Who  by  their  works  their  faith  would  prove. 

4  Lord  !  let  our  union  more  increase, 

As  months  and  years  revolve  their  round : 
In  purest  holiness  and  peace, 

Let  us,  thy  servants,  still  be  found. 


319 


The  Bond  of  Love.  H.  M. 


1      TTOW  beautiful  the  sight 
XX  Of  brethren  who  agree, 
In  friendship  to  unite, 
And  bonds  of  charity : 
'Tis  like  the  precious  ointment,  shed 
O'er  all  his  robes,  from  Aaron's  head. 

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£      'Tis  like  the  dews  that  fill 

The  cups  of  Hermon's  flowers , 
Or  Zion's  fruitful  hill, 

Bright  with  the  drops  of  showers ; 
When  mingling  odours  breathe  around, 
And  glory  rests  on  all  the  ground. 

3       For  there  the  Lord  commands 
Blessings,  a  boundless  store, 
From  his  unsparing  hands, — 
Yea,  life  for  evermore : 
Thrice  happy  they,  who  meet  above, 
To  spend  eternity  in  love  ! 


320 


Invocation.  L.  M.,  6  lines. 

1  rpHOU,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
J_  To  whom  we  for  our  children  cry ; 
The  good  desired,  and  needed  most, 

Out  of  thy  richest  grace,  supply : 
The  sacred  discipline  be  given, 
To  train  and  bring  them  up  for  heaven. 

2  Error  and  ignorance  remove, — 

Their  blindness  both  of  heart  and  mind ; 
Give  them  the  wisdom  from  above, — 

Spotless,  and  peaceable,  and  kind : 
In  knowledge  pure,  their  minds  renew, 
And  store  with  thoughts  divinely  true. 

3  Father,  accept  them  through  thy  Son  ; 

And  ever  by  thy  Spirit  guide  ! 
Thy  wisdom  in  their  lives  be  shown ; 

Thy  name  confessed  and  glorified : 
Thy  power  and  love  diffused  abroad, 
Till  all  the  earth  be  filled  with  God. 
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f\  /  |  Sunday-school  Culture.  S.  M. 

1  T)LEST  Saviour,  as  we  meet, 

l)  To  join  in  hymns  of  praise, 
And  gather  round  the  merey-seat, 
Oh,  fill  our  hearts  with  grace. 

2  Let  thoughts  of  God,  and  truth, 
And  duty  to  the  charge 

Of  training  up  immortal  youth, 
Our  souls  with  zeal  enlarge. 

3  The  worldling  may  noi  deem 
This  culture  worth  his  toil ; 

And,  to  the  thoughtless,  it  may  seem 
A  thankless,  fruitless  soil. 

4  But  we  have  seen  the  dew 
Upon  that  soil  distil; 

And  oft  that  culture  hearts  renew, 
And  with  thy  blessing  fill. 

5  Not  unto  man,  0  Lord, 
Be  any  honour  given  ; 

But  be  thy  sovereign  grace  adored, 
For  fruit  thus  gleaned  for  heaven, 

6  Oh,  let  each  scattered  sheaf, 
Now  gathered  from  the  field, 

A  promise  to  our  spirits  give, 
Of  more  abundant  yield. 

/,       Bless  this  Assembly,  Lord.  L.  M. 

I  ID  LESS  this  assembly,  Lord;  to  thee, 
JD  In  faith,  we  bend  the  suppliant  knee : 
Our  prayers  receive;  thy  grace  impart; 
And  let  thy  love  fill  every  heart. 

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2  While,  for  our  scholars,  we  implore 
The  choicest  blessings  of  thy  store, 
With  quickening  power  thy  Spirit  send, 
And  all  his  sacred  influence  lend. 

3  Shed  on  our  schools  thy  heavenly  light, 
And  give  them  favour  in  thy  sight ; 
Let  all  thy  great  salvation  know, 

And  be  their  portion'here  below. 

4  And  oh,  may  we,  who  teach  them,  share 
In  our  Almighty  Father's  care  ; 

In  zeal  and  love  may  we  be  found, 
And  in  each  Christian  grace  abound. 


323 


A  Blessing  sought.  8s,  7s. 

AVIOUR-KING !  in  hallowed  union, 
At  thy  sacred  feet,  we  bow : 
Heart  with  heart,  in  blest  communion, 
Join  to  crave  thy  favour  now. 

2  Heavenly  Fount !  thy  streams  of  blessing 

Oft  have  cheered  us  on  our  way : 
By  thy  power  and  grace  unceasing, 
We  continue  to  this  day. 

3  Raise  we,  then,  in  glad  emotion, 

Thankful  lays  ;  and,  while  we  sing, 
Vow  a  pure,  a  full,  devotion 
To  thy  work,  0  Saviour-king. 

4  When  we  tell  the  wondrous  story 

Of  thy  rich,  exhaustless  love, 
Send  thy  Spirit,  Lord  of  glory, 
On  the  youthful  heart  to  move.' 
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5  Oh  that  He,  the  Ever-living, 

May  descend,  as  fruitful  rain ; 
Till  the  wilderness,  reviving, 
Blossom  as  the  rose  again. 

6  Then,  may  they,  whom  we  have  guided, 

Life's  tempestuous  ocean  o'er, 
In  the  home  thou  hast  provided, 
Meet  us,  to  depart  no  more. 

7  There,  beside  the  crystal  river, 

Flowing  from  the  eternal  throne, 
Shall  arise  to  thee,  forever, 
Praise  more  sweet  than  earth  has  known. 


324 


Fountain  of  Wisdom.  L.  M. 

1  "FOUNTAIN  of  wisdom,  Source  of  truth, 
JJ    Oh,  listen,  while  we  bend  the  knee ; 
And  grant  that  we,  before  we  teach, 

May  first  be  truly  taught  of  thee. 

2  Grant  us  a  constant,  prayerful  mind ; 

And  if,  perchance,  no  fruits  appear, 
Still  may  we  labour  on,  in  faith, 

From  month  to  month,  from  year  to  year ; 

3  That  if  the  heedless  eye  should  rove, 

And  if  the  ear  be  turned  away, 
And  if  swift  smiles  flit  o'er  the  face 
Wher8  trickling  tears   should  win  their 
way, — 

4  Still  may  we  love  those  priceless  souls, 

And  imitate  the  incarnate  Son  ; 
Who,  meeting  scorn,  and  cold  neglect, 
And  faithlessness,  did  yet  love  on. 

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5  And  grant,  0  God,  that,  while  we  feed, 

Our  hungering  spirits  may  be  fed ; 
And,  while  another's  steps  we  lead, 
Our  own  may  into  truth  be  led ; — 

6  That,  labouring  in  this  harvest-field, 

Our  souls  may  be,  in  blessing,  blest ; 
Until  the  Lord  shall  come,  and  take 
Teachers  and  taught  to  endless  rest. 

fj/j£)  Prayer  for  Revival.  S.  M. 

for  the  happy  hour 
When  God  will  hear  our  cry, 
And  send,  with  a  reviving  power, 

His  Spirit  from  on  high. 

We  meet,  Ave  sing,  we  pray ; 

We  teach  the  saving  word : 
And  yet  we  see  no  cheering  ray ; 

No  anxious  voice  is  heard. 

Thou,  thou  alone,  canst  give 

Thy  gospel  sure  success ; 
Canst  bid  the  careless  scholar  live, 

Anew,  in  holiness. 

Come,  then,  with  power  divine, 

Spirit  of  life  and  love ! 
Then  shall  ouv  thoughtless  youth  be  thine, 

Prepared  for  bliss  above. 


820 


Saviour,  help  us.  8s,  7s,  4s 

1     A  T  thy  footstool,  humbly  blending 
JjL  Faith  and  hope  with  fervent  prayer, 
On  thy  promised  help  depending, 
May  our  toils  thy  blessing  share : 

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Great  Jehovah, 
Hear  us  ;  make  us  still  thy  care. 

2  Here  reveal  thy  power  and  glory ; 

Grant  each  teacher  great  success  ; 
May  those  whom  we  teach  adore  thee, 
And  their  Saviour  now  confess : 

Holy  Spirit, 
Bless  us  with  thy  quickening  grace. 

3  For  thy  love  accept  this  token  ; 

"We  the  young  with  truth  would  feed; 
'Twas  for  such  thy  heart  was  broken ; 
Thou  dost  for  them  intercede : 

Mighty  Saviour, 
Help  us ;  'tis  thy  cause  we  plead. 

tjjj  i     The  Sword  °f  the  Spirit-    L.  M.,  6  lines. 

1  T  ORD,  when  we  meet  our  youthful  band, 
J_J  With  thy  blest  volume  in  our  hand, 
Do  thou  each  precious  truth  reveal ; 

Our  minds  enlarge,  our  lips  unseal ; 
Fill  every  heart  with  reverence  due 
For  words  like  thine,  divinely  true. 

2  Help  us  each  opening  sign  to  see, 
Of  love  towards  thy  word  and  thee; 
The  wants  of  every  one  to  know, 

That  we  the  truths  they  need  may  show ; 
Unto  the  simple  gladly  bend, 
And  be  to  all  the  guide  and  friend. 

3  There  may  we  find  each  hour,  bestowed 
In  prayer  or  study,  blest  by  God ; 

What  memory  stores,  what  faith  can  reach, 
With  grace  and  wisdom  may  we  teach ; 

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And  so  thy  words  and  works  review, 
That  each  shall  praise  and  love  thee  too. 

£y  J\7\         Seeking  converting  Grace.  L.  M. 

1  C\  REAT    God,   while   we    surround    thy 
VX      throne, 

And  plead  the  Saviour's  sacrifice, 
Oh,  deign  our  humble  prayers  to  own, — 
That  they  may  with  acceptance  rise. 

2  Jesus,  thy  richly-flowing  blood, 

Sprinkle  on  every  guilty  heart; 
Lead  every  youthful  mind  to  God, 
And  light,  and  life,  and  bliss,  impart. 

3  Spirit  divine,  thy  holy  fire, 

Diffuse  through  every  waiting  breast ; 
Our  various  energies  inspire, 

And  be  our  labours  largely  blest. 

4  Whilst  thus  our  efforts  we  combine, 

To  teach  the  young  to  live  and  die, 
Oh,  may  we  all  hereafter  join 

The  endless  song  beyond  the  sky. 

A/.y  Saving  Grace.  C.  M, 

1  TIE  STOW,  dear  Lord,  upon  our  youth, 
JD  The  gift  of  saving  grace  ; 

And  let  the  seed  of  sacred  truth 
Fall  in  a  fruitful  place. 

2  Grace  is  a  plant,  where'er  it  grows, 

Of  pure  and  heavenly  root ; 
But  fairest  in  the  youngest  shows, 
And  yields  the  sweetest  fruit. 
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3  For  them,  0  Lord,  our  prayer  is  made  ; 

Oh,  lend  a  listening  ear : 
For  them,  how  many  tears  are  shed ! 
Bless  thou  each  falling  tear. 

4  Let  mercy,  in  this  hour  of  need, 

Come  from  thy  courts  above  ; 
That  every  thoughtless  one  may  heed 
The  voice  of  saving  love. 

^)i)l  )      The  Teacher's  Duty  and  Reward.      8s. 

1  TAEAR  Jesus,  whose  servants  we  are, 
_L/  Look  down  on  our  labour  of  love ; 
Drive  fear  and  presumption  afar, 

And  make  us  what  thou  wilt  approve. 

2  Give  hearts  full  of  pity  divine, 

With  eyes  that  look  only  to  thee; 
Give  feet  that  shall  always  incline 
To  walk  where  thy  footsteps  we  see. 

3  Give  hands  that  shall  gladly  unite 

In  all  thou  hast  called  us  to  do ; 
And  may  we,  with  growing  delight, 
The  track  of  our  Master  pursue : — 

4  That,  when  our  short  course  shall  be  run, 

And  we  are  removed  to  our  rest, 
We  may  hear  the  glad  plaudit,   "Well  done ;" 
And  so  be  eternally  blest. 

•  )•)  j  Prayer  for  God's  Presence.  L.  M. 

1  TTERE,  gracious  God,  beneath  thy  feet, 
XI  Friends  to  the  young  and  thee,  we  meet ; 
Joined  by  the  cord  of  mutual  love, 
Bound  to  our  common  Friend  above. 

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2  Our  hearts  thy  throne  of  grace  address : 
Smile  on  our  schools  ;  the  children  bless ; 
For  Jesus'  sake,  who  once  on  earth 
Appeared,  a  child  of  lowly  birth. 

3  Bless  all  the  plans  which  we  devise  : 
May  they  be  useful,  good,  and  wise ; 
Whilst  we  our  humble  labours  bend, 
Thy  glorious  kingdom  to  extend. 

4  May  wisdom,  zeal,  and  love,  inspire 
Our  bosoms  with  their  purest  fire  ; 
While  faith  on  thine  own  word  relies, 
And  hope  looks,  joyful,  to  the  skies. 

5  Grant  us  thy  presence,  God  of  grace, 
Now,  while  we  meet  before  thy  face ; 
That  we  may  feel,  ere  we  depart, 
Thy  love  diffused  through  every  heart 

<T)f)  /  Teachers'1  Object  C.  M. 

1  A  TTRACTED  by  love's  sacred  force, 
_1_L  Like  planets  to  the  sun ; 

Though    different    spheres  may  mark   our 
course, 
Our  centre  is  but  one. 

2  As  teachers  of  the  young,  we  meet ; 

Our  object  is  the  same : — 
To  lead  them  to  the  Saviour's  feet, 
And  praise  his  glorious  name. 

3  We  meet  to  strengthen  and  unite 

Our  hearts  in  this  employ : 
Oh,  may  our  work  be  our  delight, — 
A  crown  of  future  joy. 
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4  May  union,  zeal,  and  wisdom,  join 
To  make  our  meetings  blessed  ; 
And  mutual  love,  to  God  and  man, 
Be  constantly  possessed. 

f#f/fl         ^ee^n9  God's  Blessing.  7s. 

OD  of  union,  God  of  love, 
With  thy  sanctifying  power, 
From  the  realms  of  light  above, 
Bless  us,  in  this  solemn  hour. 

2  Holy  Ghost,  descend,  and  bring 

Heavenly  peace  and  godly  fear ; 
And,  beneath  thy  guardian  wing, 
Shelter  all  before  thee  here. 

3  Bless  our  precious  charge ;  impart 

What  shall  most  to  thee  incline : 
Oh,  reclaim  each  wandering  heart; 
Seal  them — seal  them  ever  thine ! 

4  Bless  us,  teachers  ;  grant  to  each 

Every  gracious  help  we  need ; 
Show  us  rightly  how  to  teach, 
Not  by  word  alone,  but  deed. 

5  Make  us  faithful  to  the  end, 

All  our  duties  to  fulfil ; 
And  the  promised  blessing  send, 
Like  the  dew  on  Hermon's  hill. 


334 


God's  Presence  and  Blessmg  desired.  L.  M, 

1  TNDULGENT  God  of  love  and  power, 
JL  Be  with  us  at  this  solemn  hour  : 
Smile  on  our  souls  ;  our  plans  approve, 
By  which  we  seek  to  spread  thy  love. 

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2  May  we,  who  teach  the  rising  race, 
Be  filled,  0  Lord,  with  every  grace : 
And  may  thy  Spirit,  from  above, 
Descend,  and  bless  our  work  of  love. 

3  Thy  grace  to  those  we  teach,  impart: 
0  Lord,  renew  each  youthful  heart ; 
Help  them  from  every  sin  to  flee, 
And  dedicate  their  lives  to  thee. 

4  May  we  in  love  to  them  abound, 
And  zealous  in  the  work  be  found ; 
And  many  souls  may  we  obtain, 
To  prove  our  labour's  not  in  vain. 

5  When  at  thy  awful  bar  they  stand, 
Oh,  welcome  them  to  thy  right  hand, 
To  join  with  us  the  heavenly  lays, 
And  sing  our  great  Redeemer's  praise. 

OOf)  ^  Blessin9  sought'  L.  M. 

1  p  EEAT  God,  our  feeble  efforts  own, 
vT  And  crown  our  labours  with  success ; 
Grant  that  the  seed,  in  weakness  sown, 

May  soon  be  raised  in  righteousness. 

2  To  those  we  teach,  thy  mercy  show, 

And  let  their  souls  before  thee  live ; 
For  we  may  plant,  and  water  too, 
But  thou  alone  canst  increase  give. 

3  Seal  our  instructions  on  each  heart, 

And  teach  them  to  observe  thy  ways ; 
Lead  them  to  choose  the  better  part, 
And  serve  thee  in  their  youthful  days. 
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4  Then  we  and  they,  when  time  shall  end, 
Shall  joyful  meet  thee  in  the  sky  ; 
Before  thy  throne  of  glory  bend, 
And  praise  thee  through  eternity. 

•  )»)l')     For  the  Conversion  of  Children.     S.  M. 

1  pREATOR,  Saviour,  God, 

\J  We  raise  our  hearts  to  thee  ; 
And,  pleading  now  thy  precious  blood, 
We  bend  our  suppliant  knee. 

2  Oh,  deign  to  hear  our  prayer, 
And  save  the  youthful  race  ; 

Convert  the  children  of  our  care, 
By  thine  almighty  grace. 

3  Make  them  to  feel  thy  love  ; 
Teach  them  to  sing  thy  praise ; 

While  strains  seraphic,  from  above, 
Re-echo  youthful  lays. 

4  Oh,  guide  their  roving  feet 
In  paths  of  truth  divine  ;' 

May  rays  of  heavenly  glory  meet, 
And  round  their  footsteps  shine. 


337 


Sowing  the  Seed.  S.  M. 

1  QOW  in  the  morn  thy  seed ; 
k)  At  eve  hold  not  thy  hand ; 

To  doubt  and  fear  give  thou  no  heed ; 
Broadcast  it  round  the  land. 

2  Beside  all  waters  sow ; 

The  highway-furrows  stock ; 
Drop  it  where  thorns  and  thistles  grow  ; 
Scatter  it  on  the  rock. 

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3  The  good,  the  fruitful  ground, 
Expect  not  here  nor  there  ; 

O'er  hill  and  dale,  by  spots,  'tis  found : 
Go  forth,  then,  everywhere. 

4  Thou  knowest  not  which  may  thrive,—* 
The  late  or  early  sown  ; 

Grace  keeps  the  precious  germ  alive, 
When  and  wherever  strown. 

5  And  duly  shall  appear, 

In  verdure,  beauty,  strength, 
The  tender  blade,  the  stalk,  the  ear, 
And  the  full  corn,  at  length. 

6  Thou  canst  not  toil  in  vain  : 
Cold,  heat,  and  moist,  and  dry, 

Shall  foster  and  mature  the  grain, 
For  garners  in  the  sky.' 

7  Then,  when  the  glorious  end — 
The  day  of  God — is  come, 

The  angel-reapers  shall  descend, 
To  take  the  harvest  home. 

OOO  Teachers'  Prayer.  C.  M. 

1  HHEACHER  divine,  we  bow  the  knee, 
JL    Dependent,  at  thy  throne  ; 

Our  fervent  cry  we  raise  to  thee : 
Ah !  leave  us  not  alone. 

2  In  vain  we  teach,  unless  thy  grace 

Instruct  each  tender  heart : 
Then  deign  to  hear ;  hide  not  thy  face ; 
Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  impart. 
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3  Without  thee,  we  can  nothing  do ;  - 

Our  weakness  we  confess  : 
Be  thou  our  strength,  and  wisdom  too ; 
And  thus  our  labours  bless. 

4  And  may  the  sacred  tie  of  love 

Bind  us  together  here, — 

A  foretaste  give  of  joys  above, 

Life's  pilgrimage  to  cheer. 

5  Thus,  while  on  earth,  we  would  adore : 

When  death  shall  close  our  eyes, 
May  teachers,  scholars,  meet  once  more, 
Transplanted  to  the  skies. 


339 


The  Great  Teacher.  7s. 


1  /CHRIST  was  teaching  all  the  day, 
\J  Where  the  throng  of  hearers  met; 
And  at  night  retired  to  pray, 

In  the  mount  of  Olivet. 

2  He  on  no  soft  couch  reposed, 

Through  those  hours  of  needful  sleep , 
But,  when  others'  eyes  were  closed, 
He  awoke,  to  pray  and  weep. 

3  All  the  labours  we  have  shared, 

Oh,  how  poor,  and  little  worth, 
When  with  those,  so  great,  compared, 
Of  our  Saviour  upon  earth! 

4  Oh,  may  love  our  souls  inspire, 

Him  to  follow,  now  above ; 
Then  our  hearts  will  never  tire, 
In  these  humble  deeds  of  love. 
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f)40  Feed  Thou  my  Lambs.  L.  M. 

j    "  T7VEED  thou  my  lambs  \"  the  Saviour  said, 
Jl    To  one  whose  spirit  burned  to  prove, 
By  toils  endured,  or  life-blood  shed. 
The  strength  of  his  devoted  love. 

2  "  Feed  thou  my  lambs  I"  Oh,  sacred  trust  !— 

Even  for  a  loved  apostle  meet ; — 
To  raise  the  feeble  from  the  dust, 

And  guide  them  to  the  Saviour's  feet. 

3  "  Feed  thou  my  lambs  !"  And  ever  thus 

v  His  flock  the  heavenly  Shepherd  tends ; 

This  law  of  love  he  gives  to  us, 

And  to  our  care  his  lambs  commends. 

4  "  Feed  thou  my  lambs  \"  Despised  on  earth 

The  friendless  little  one  may  be  ; 
But  who  can  tell  the  priceless  worth 
Of  one  young  soul,  Lord,  saved  by  thee? 

5  May  we  pursue  the  blest  employ, 

Endowed  with  wisdom  from  above ; 
And  count  it  privilege,  and  joy, 

To  feed  the  lambs  whom  thou  dost  love  I 


341 


The  Hope  of  the  Church.  L.  M. 

1  pHILDHOOD  and  youth,— how  vain  they 
\J       seem ! 

Their  beauty  passes  like  a  dream ; 
And,  soon  or  late,  the  loveliest  bloom 
Will  fade  and  wither  in  the  tomb. 

2  Yet  in  our  charge,  with  hope,  we  trace 
The  features  of  a  future  race ; 

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And,  in  these  youthful  classes,  see 

The  seed  of  churches  yet  to  be. 
3  God  of  the  church,  which  must  remain, 

While  generations  wax  and  wane ; 

For  this  we  toil :  oh,  deign  to  bless 

The  humble  effort  with  success. 
1  Hence,  fill  thy  courts  with  songs  of  praise; 

Hence,  ministers  and  people  raise ; 

And,  hence,  supply  the  failing  bands, 

That  bear  thy  word  to  heathen  lands. 
5  We  plead  thy  promise,  sovereign  Lord, 

While  thus  we  pray,  with  one  accord: 

Even  as  thy  promise  let  it  be; 

For,  touching  this,  we  all  agree. 

ijZJ-^         Teachers'  Responsibility.  S.M. 

1  TTOW  serious  is  the  charge 
XX  To  train  the  youthful  mind  1 

'Tis  God  alone  can  give  a  heart, 
To  such  a  work  inclined. 

2  May  we,  in  Christian  bonds, 
The  Christian's  name  adorn, 

By  active  deeds  for  public  good; 
Nor  heed  the  sinner's  scorn. 

3  While  wicked  men  unite, 
Our  youth  to  lead  aside ; 

'Tis  ours  to  show  them  wisdom's  path, — 
In  wisdom's  path  to  guide. 

4  Dependent,  Lord,  on  thee, 
Our  humble  means  to  bless, 

We  gladly  join  our  hearts  and  hands, 
And  look  for  large  success. 

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f")40  Prayer  for  Youth.  S.  M 

1  p  RE  AT  God !  with  heart  and  tongue, 
VX  For  all  our  youth,  we  pray ; 

Oh,  may  they  learn,  while  they  are  young, 
To  walk  in  wisdom's  way. 

2  Now,  in  their  early  days, 
Teach  them  thy  will  to  know ; 

0  God,  thy  sanctifying  grace, 
On  every  heart  bestow ! 

3  Make  their  defenceless  youth 
The  object  of  thy  care  ; 

Cause  them  to  choose  the  way  of  truth, 
And  fly  from  every  snare. 

4  Their  hearts,  to  folly  prone, 
Renew  by  power  divine ; 

Unite  them  to  thyself  alone, 
And  make  them  wholly  thine. 

5  Lord,  let  thy  sacred  word 
Their  warmest  thoughts  employ ; 

There  let  them  daily  find  the  road, 
"Which  leads  to  endless  joy. 

m)<\  <\  Prayer  for  the  Young.  L.  M 

1  C\  REAT  Saviour,  who  didst  condescend 
VJT  Young  children  in  thiue  arms  to  take, 
Still  prove  thyself  the  children's  Friend, 

And  save  them,  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 

2  'Tis  by  the  guidance  of  thy  hand, 

That  they  within  thy  house  appear, 
And  in  thine  awful  presence  stand, 
To  hear  thy  word,  and  join  in  prayer. 
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3  Like  precious  seed,  in  fruitful  ground, 

Let  the  instruction  they  receive, 
To  thine  immortal  praise  redound, 
And  make  them  to  thy  glory  live. 

4  Give  them  a  sober,  steady  mind ; 

Strength  to  withstand  the  snares  of  sin ; 
Boldly  to  cast  the  world  behind, 
And  strive  eternal  life  to  win. 

5  To  read  thy  word,  their  hearts  incline ; 

To  understand  it,  light  impart ; 
0  Saviour,  consecrate  them  thine ; 
Take  full  possession  of  each  heart. 


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The  Barren  Fig-tree.  C.  M. 

1  QEE,  in  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord, 
O  A  barren  fig-tree  stands ; 

It  yields  no  fruit,  no  blossom  bears, 
Though  planted  by  his  hands. 

2  From  year  to  year,  he  seeks  for  fruit, 

And  still  no  fruit  is  found ; 

It  stands,  amid  the  living  trees, 

A  cumberer  of  the  ground. 

3  But  see  1  an  Intercessor  pleads 

The  barren  tree  to  spare  ! — 
"Let  Justice  still  withhold  its  hand, 
And  grant  another  year. 

4  "Perhaps  some  means  of  grace,  untried, 

May  reach  the  stony  heart ; 
The  softening  dews  of  heavenly  grace, 
May  life  anew  impart. 

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5  "But,  if  these  means  should  prove  in  vain, 
And  still  no  fruit  be  found, 
Then  Mercy  shall  no  longer  plead, 
But  Justice  cut  it  down." 

0  A  f* 

£\LL\\  Pleasure  of  Teaching.  C.  M. 

1  T\ELIGHTFULwork!  young  souls  to  win, 
±J  And  turn  the  rising  race 

From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 
To  seek  redeeming  grace. 

2  Be  ours  the  bliss,  in  wisdom's  way 

To  guide  untutored  youth ; 
And  lead  the  mind,  that  went  astray, 
To  piety  and  truth. 

3  Children  our  kind  protection  claim ; 

And  God  will  well  approve, 
When  such  revere  his  holy  name, 
And  their  Creator  love. 

4  Almighty  God !  thine  influence  shed, 

To  aid  this  good  design : 
The  honours  of  thy  name  be  spread, 
And  let  the  praise  be  thine. 


347 


Teachers'  Preparation-class.  L.  M, 

SPIRIT  divine,  in  various  ways, 
Who  didst  of  old  the  saints  inspire, — 
Illume  the  prophet's  rapturous  gaze, 

And  wake  to  life  the  psalmist's  lyre : 
Thee  we  invoke,  with  one  accord, 

As  our  Instructor,  Guardian,  Guide ; 
Trusting  the  promise  of  our  Lord, 

That  thou  shouldst  with  his  flock  abide. 
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3  As  teachers  of  the  rising  race, 

Of  thee,  the  Fount,  we  wisdom  crave, 
To  lead  the  young  in  holy  ways, 
And  lure  to  joys  beyond  the  grave. 

4  So  now,  with  all-restoring  light, 

Shine  on  thy  word  ;  our  minds  prepare  ; 
That  we,  rejoicing  in  the  sight, 

May  view  the  wonders  written  there. 

5  And,  when  the  Sabbath  hours  shall  come, 

With  us,  and  with  our  scholars,  meet ; 
Bring  then  their  wandering  spirits  home, 
And  bow  them  at  the  Saviour's  feet. 

r\ZLX  Reaping  in  Joy.      C.  M.,  double. 

1  rpHERE  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace, 
JL    For  those  with  cares  distressed  ; 

When  sighs,  and   groans,  and  tears,  shall 
cease, 

And  all  be  hushed  to  rest : 
'Tis  then  the  soul  is  freed  from  fears 

And  doubts  that  here  annoy ; 
And  they,  who  oft  have  sown  in  tears, 

Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

2  There  is  a  home  of  sweet  repose, 

Where  storms  assail  no  more ; 
The  stream  of  endless  pleasure  flows 

Along  that  heavenly  shore : 
There  smiling  peace,  with  love,  appears, 

And  bliss,  without  alloy ; 
There  they,  who  once  have  sown  in  tears, 

Now  reap  eternal  joy. 


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3  And  when  that  trying  hour  is  near, 

Which  brings  us  to  the  tomb, — 
And,  on  our  way  of  doubt  and  fear, 

We  pass  the  valley's  gloom, — 
0  Jesus,  calm  our  mortal  fears ; 

Let  praise  our  lips  employ ; 
So  we,  who  here  have  sown  in  tears, 

May  reap  in  heaven,  with  joy. 


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When  shall  we  meet  again  ?        6* 

1  "YTTHEN  shall  we  meet  again, — 

VV  Meet,  ne'er  to  sever? 
When  shall  our  joys  remain 

Changeless,  forever? 
Some,  that  now  swell  this  song, 
Some,  whom  we've  cherished  long, 
With  us  earth's  courts  may  throng, 

Never, — no,  never! 

2  When  shall  we  meet  again, — 

Meet,  ne'er  to  sever? 
Over  us,  Saviour,  reign, 

Now,  and  forever! 
Then  shall  we  meet,  to  dwell, 
Where  heavenly  anthems  swell; 
And  sin  shall  joy  dispel, 

Never, — no,  never  ! 

3  When  shall  we  meet  again, — 

Meet,  ne'er  to  sever  ? 
Only  where  sin  and  pain 
Come  not  forever ! 
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There  joys  celestial  thrill; 
There  bliss  each  heart  shall  fill ; 
And  fears  of  parting  chill, 
Never, — no,  never  1 

4  When  shall  we  meet  again, — 

Meet,  ne'er  to  sever  ? 
"Where  all  the  ransomed  reign, 

Blest,  blest,  forever ! 
Lord,  grant  us  that  repose, 
Secure  from  earthly  woes  ; 
Where  songs  of  praise  shall  close, 

Never, — no,  never! 


CLOSING  SCHOOL. 


Oe)U  The  Time  to  part  S.  M. 

1  rpHE  time  to  part  has  come; 
JL    The  hour  of  teaching's  o'er . 

May  each  some  blessing  carry  home, 
Worth  more  than  earthly  store. 

2  May  we,  who  taught  thy  word. 
Its  saving  value  know  ; 

And  in  the  heavenly  wisdom,  Lord, 
With  steady  progress,  grow. 

3  May  we,  who  heard  the  voice 
Of  kind  instruction  given, 

Make  godliness  our  early  choice, 
And  seek  the  way  to  heaven. 

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4       So,  through  our  future  days, 
We'll  bless  this  hallowed  place  ; 
Where  words  of  truth,  and  prayer,  and 
praise, 
Are  means  of  saving  grace. 


351 


Close  of  Teaching.  8s,  7s,  4s. 


OW  is  past  the  time  of  teaching  ; 
Ended  is  the  hour  we  love  ; 
Hushed  the  voice  of  friends,  beseeching 
Us  to  seek  for  joys  above: 

Precious  Sabbaths ! 
Swiftly,  oh,  they  swiftly  move. 

2  Wake,  then,  every  tender  feeling, 

Ere  from  school  we  go  away ; 
Saviour,  come,  thy  grace  revealing; 
In  our  hearts  assert  thy  sway : 

Bless  us,  parting, 
On  this  sacrefl.  Sabbath-day. 

3  Soon  our  Sabbaths  will  be  ended, 

All  our  Sabbath-schools  be  past; 
Like  the  leaf,  to  earth  descended, 
Withered  in  the  autumn  blast : 

Life  is  passing; 
We  must  see  the  grave  at  last. 

4  Then  may  heaven  be  beaming  o'er  us, 

With  its  glories,  sunny  bright; 
And,  with  millions,  saved  before  us, 
May  we  join,  in  worlds  of  light : — 

Praising  Jesus, 
Where  the  Sabbath  knows  no  night. 


352  CLOSING  SCHOOL.  353 

352  Closing  School.  S.  M 

1  r  OKD,  at  this  closing  hour, 
I  i  Establish  every  heart 

Upon  thy  word  of  truth  and  power, 
To  keep  us,  when  we  part. 

2  To  each  thy  blessing  give, — 
Thy  saving  grace  bestow, — 

That  we  may  serve  thee,  while  we  live, 
And  all  thy  mercy  know. 

3  Restrained  by  holy  fear, 
May  we  thy  will  pursue  ; 

Keeping,  in  all  our  journey  here, 
A  heavenly  home  in  view. 

4  To  God,  the  only  Wise,— 
In  every  age  adored, — 

Let  glory  from  all  hearts  arise, 
Through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord. 


353 


Ere  we  part.  H.  M. 

OUR  Father,  ere  we  part, 
Oh,  let  thy  grace  descend, 
And  fill  each  youthful  heart 

With  peace,  from  Christ,  our  Friend; 
May  plenteous  blessings,  from  above, 
Descend,  and  fill  our  souls  with  love. 
We  know  that  soon,  on  earth, 
The  fondest  ties  must  end  ; 
Our  own  most  cherished  hopes 
To  death's  cold  hand  must  bend: 
The  fairest  flowers,  in  all  their  bloom, 
Must  soon  lie  withered  in  the  tomb. 

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3  Then,  when  our  spirits  leave 

These  tenements  of  clay, 
May  we,  through  grace,  receive 

A  life  of  endless  day; 
And  sing  with  parents,  teachers,  friends, 
That  anthem  sweet,  which  never  ends. 


Our  Parting  Song.  S.  M. 


354 

1  /^UR  lesson  now  is  o'er; 

\J  And  we,  a  favoured  throng, 
With  thankful  hearts,  unite,  once  more, 
To  raise  our  parting  song. 

2  What  gratitude  we  owe, 
For  richest  blessings  given ! 

But  what  can  feeble  mortals  do, 
To  please  the  King  of  heaven  ? 

3  Yet,  God  will  not  despise 
The  weakest  of  our  race  : 

He  listens  to  the  humble  cries 
Of  all  who  seek  his  face. 

4  We'll  praise  him,  for  his  word ; 
We'll  praise  him,  for  his  love ; 

We'll  praise  him,  that  our  ears  have  heard 
His  message  from  above. 

The  Seed  of  the  Word.  C.  M. 

A  LMIGHTY  God!  thy  word  is  cast, 
JTi_  Like  seed,  into  the  ground: 
Now  let  the  dew  of  heaven  descend, 

And  righteous  fruits  abound. 

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2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 

This  holy  seed  remove  : 
But  give  it  root  in  every  heart, 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 

The  rising  plant  destroy; 
But  let  it  yield,  a  hundred-fold, 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

4  Oft  as  the  precious  seed  is  sown, 

Thy  quickening  grace  bestow ; 
That  all,  whose  souls  the  truth  receive, 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 


A  Song  of  Gladness.  7s,  6s,  P. 

1  A    SONG,  a  song  of  gladness ! — 
J\.  For,  though  we  here  may  part, 
Breathe  not  a  note  of  sadness ; 

We  still  are  joined  in  heart : 
And  long  will  we  remember 
This  happy  Sabbath-day. 

2  Around  thy  throne  of  glory, 

Blest  Jesus,  angels  sing; 
Telling  to  all  the  story 
Of  Christ,  the  Saviour-king : 
;Tis  this  that  tunes  our  voices 
This  happy  Sabbath-day. 

3  Send  us  a  parting  blessing, 

0  Father,  from  above ; 
May  we,  thy  grace  possessing, 
Be  saved,  to  sing  thy  love, — 
And  spend  in  heaven,  forever, 
A  long  and  happy  day ! 

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357 


Praise  the  Lord.  8s,  7s,  4s. 


1  TTEAVENLY  Father,  we  draw  near  thee, 
XX  Ere  we  leave  this  hallowed  place, 
Where  our  hearts  are  taught  to  fear  thee, — 

Taught  the  knowledge  of  thy  ways : 

May  we  praise  thee, 
Love  and  serve  thee,  all  our  days. 

2  When  we  think  how  much  we  owe  thee, 

Lord,  thy  goodness  we  adore  ; 

Though  we  but  begin  to  know  thee, 

Thy  kind  teaching  we  implore: 

Thus  instructed, 
May  we  know  and  love  thee  more. 

3  Thanks  to  thee  for  every  blessing ; 

Most  of  all,  for  saving  grace  ; 
Oh,  may  we,  that  grace  possessing, 
Reach  at  length  the  blissful  place, 

Where  thy  children 
Dwell  with  thee,  and  see  thy  face. 

The  Word  sown.  S.  M. 

Tj^ATHER  of  mercies,  hear 
X    The  closing  hymn  we  raise  ; 
To  our  request  bow  down  thine  ear, 
And  hearken  to  our  praise. 

Within  our  hearts,  the  seed 
Of  sacred  truth  is  sown ; 
But,  Lord,  the  blessing  that  we  need 
Must  come  from  thee  alone. 
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3  That  seed  will  buried  lie, 
Till  thou  the  increase  give  ; 

Yet,  then,  although  it  seem  to  die, 
It  shall  revive  and  live. 

4  Then,  though  the  sower  weep, 
Ere  long,  with  thankful  voice, 

Both  he  who  sows,  and  they  who  reap, 
Together  shall  rejoice. 

5  Thou  dost  the  seed  prepare, 
And  bid  it  spring  when  sown ; 

And,  if  a  hundred-fold  it  bear, 
The  praise  is  all  thine  own. 

Dismission.  S.  M, 

ONCE  more,  before  we  part, 
Oh,  bless  the  Saviour's  name ; 
Let  every  tongue,  and  every  heart, 
Adore  and  praise  the  same. 

Lord,  in  thy  grace  we  -came ; 
That  blessing  still  impart : 
We  meet  in  Jesus'  sacred  name ; 
In  Jesus'  name  we  part. 

Thus,  nurtured  by  thy  word, 
May  each  in  wisdom  grow ; 
And  still  go  on  to  know  the  Lord, 
And  practise  what  we  know, 

Now,  Lord,  before  we  part, 
Help  us  to  bless  thy  name ; 
Let  every  tongue,  and  every  heart, 
Adore  and  praise  the  same. 

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•  )\)f  I  A  Blessing  sought.      8s,  7s,  double. 

1  "fjEAVENLY  Father,  grant  thy  blessing, 
XX  While  once  more  thy  praise  we  sing : 
Sinful  hearts  and  lives  confessing, 

Nothing  worthy  can  we  bring  ; 
Yet  thy  book  of  love  hath  taught  us, 

Thou  wilt  kindly  bow  thine  ear : 
For  the  sake  of  him  who  bought  us, 

"We  may  call,  and  thou  wilt  hear. 

2  What  a  boon  to  us  is  given, 

Thus  to  lift  our  voice  on  high; 
Well  assured  the  ear  of  heaven 

Hears  our  wants,  and  will  supply. 
Weak  and  sinful, — oh,  how  often 

Must  we  look  to  God  alone, 
For  his  grace  our  hearts  to  soften, 

And  sustain  us  as  his  own  ! 

3  Bless,  0  Lord,  this  happy  meeting, 

While  we  stay,  and  when  we  go: 
Here  our  hearts,  in  friendly  greeting, 

Gladly  join  thy  praise  below: 
But  all  earthly  unions  sever  ; 

All  their  pleasures  quickly  fly: 
Oh,  for  grace  to  praise  thee  ever, 

In  that  better  world  on  high. 

OO-L         Years  °f Youth-  8s> 7& 

1  T/HEARS  of  youth  are  passing  o'er  us ; 
X    Soon  our  school-days  will  be  done ; 
Cares  and  sorrows  lie  before  us, 
Hidden  dangers,  snares  unknown. 
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2  Oh,  may  He,  who,  meek  and  lowly, 

Trod  himself  this  vale  of  woe, 
Make  us  his,  and  make  us  holy, — 
Guard  and  guide  where'er  we  go. 

3  Hark  !  it  is  the  Saviour  calling, 

In  his  kindness,  "Follow  me!" 
Jesus  !  keep  our  feet  from  falling : 
Teach  us  all  to  follow  thee. 

4  Soon  we  part ;  it  may  be,  never — 

Never  here  to  meet  again  : 
Oh,  to  meet  in  heaven  forever ! 
Oh,  the  crown  of  life  to  gain ! 

O  Uw  Parting  Hymn.  7s. 

1  T70R  a  season  called  to  part, 

Jl    Let  us  now  ourselves  commend, 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart, 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

2  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  prayer : 

Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep, 
Let  thy  mercy,  and  thy  care, 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  What  we  each  have  now  been  taught, 

Let  our  memories  retain : 
May  we,  if  we  live,  be  brought 
Often  thus  to  meet  again. 

4  Then,  if  thou  instruction  bless, 

Songs  of  praises  shall  be  given ; 
We'll  our  thankfulness  express, 
Here  on  earth,  and  when  in  heaven. 
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363  CLOSING  school.  364 

OUO    The  Value  °f  the  Present  Hour.      CM. 

1  A  ND  now  another  hour  is  past, 
jLJL  Of  kind  instruction  given  ; 
And  this,  to  some,  may  be  the  last 

On  this  side  hell  or  heaven. 

2  And  is  it  so  ?  How  dread  the  thought ! 

And  yet,  indeed,  how  true  ! 
If  I  could  feel  it  as  I  ought, 
This  day,  what  should  I  do  ? 

3  Oh,  surely,  prize  it  more  and  more, 

And  pray  that  God  would  give 
A  death  of  gain,  if  life  be  o'er, 
And  blessing,  if  I  live. 

r^ri/i.  Prayer  for  a  Blessing.  8s,  7s. 

1  TJEAVENLY  Father,  grant  thy  blessing, 
JJL  On  the  instructions  of  this  day ; 
That  our  hearts,  thy  fear  possessing, 

May  from  sin  be  turned  away. 

2  We  are  told  thy  power  can  reach  us, 

Whatsoever  place  we're  in  ; 
And  the  Holy  Scriptures  teach  us, 
Thou  wilt  surely  punish  sin. 

3  We  have  wandered ;  oh,  forgive  us  ! 

We  have  wished  from  truth  to  rove ; 
Turn,  oh,  turn  us,  and  receive  us, 
And  incline  our  hearts  to  love. 

4  We  have  learned  that  Christ,  the  Saviour, 

Lived  to  teach  us  what  is  good, — 
Died  to  gain  for  us  thy  favour, 
And  redeem  us  by  his  blood. 
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365  CLOSING   SCHOOL.  366 

5  For  his  sake,  0  God,  forgive  us ; 
Guide  us  to  that  happy  home, 
Where  the  Saviour  will  receive  us, 
And  where  sin  can  never  come. 

i^rif)       Leaving  School  for  Church.  CM. 

1  "VTOW,  let  us  to  God's  house  repair, 
JLN    And,  with  the  holy  throng, 

There  give  our  hearts  to  humble  prayer, 
And  raise  the  cheerful  song ; — 

2  Praise  God,  whose  mercies  brought  us  here, 

Whose  goodness  keeps  us  still ; 
Whose  grace  with  joy  our  souls  can  cheer; 
Whose  power  subdues  our  will ; — 

3  Improve  the  strength  we  here  have  gained, 

To  do  his  holy  will ; 
And  use  the  knowledge  here  attained 
To  love  and  serve  him  still. 

4  Let  not  the  world  have  cause  to  say, 

We  serve  our  God  for  naught ; 

But  grow  in  grace  from  day  to  day, 

As  we  have  here  been  taught. 


Leaving  School  for  Church.  L.  M, 

WHEN  to  the  house  of  God  we  go, 
To  hear  his  word,  and  sing  his  love, 
We  ought  to  worship  him  below, 
As  saints  and  angels  do  above. 
They  stand  before  his  presence  now, 

And  praise  him  better  far  than  we, — 
Who  only  at  his  footstool  bow, 

And  love  him,  whom  we  cannot  see. 

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367  CLOSING   SCHOOL.  368 

3  But  God  is  present  everywhere, 

And  watches  all  our  thoughts  and  ways: 
He  marks  who  humbly  join  in  prayer, 
And  who  sincerely  sing  his  praise. 

4  The  triflers,  too,  his  eye  can  see, 

Who  only  seem  to  take  a  part ; 
They  move  the  lip,  and  bend  the  knee, 
But  do  not  seek  him  with  the  heart. 

5  Oh,  may  we  never  trifle  so, 

Nor  lose  the  days  our  God  has  given ; 
But  learn,  by  Sabbaths  here  below, 
To  spend  eternity  in  heaven. 


367 


Dismission  to  Church.  S.  M 


w 


E  now  from  school  depart, 
Grace  in  God's  house  to  seek : 
Be  present,  Lord,  with  every  heart, 
There,  and  throughout  the  week. 
2       May  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 
Rule  us,  in  peace  and  love ; 
And,  when  on  earth  thy  will  is  done, 
Receive  our  souls  above. 

f~)\)o  Sabbath-afternoon.  7s. 

1  QOON  will  set  the  Sabbath-sun,— 
O  Soon  the  sacred  day  be  gone  ; 
But  a  sweeter  rest  remains, 
Where  the  glorious  Saviour  reigns. 

2  Pleasant  is  the  Sabbath-bell, 
As  its  notes  of  music  swell ; — 
Sweet  the  melodies  we  raise, 

When  we  sing  our  Saviour's  praise : — 
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369  CLOSING  SCHOOL.  369 

3  But  a  music,  sweeter  far, 
Sounds,  where  angel-spirits  are  ; 
Nobler  far  than* earthly  strains, — 
Where  the  rest  of  God  remains. 

4  Shall  we  ever  rise  to  dwell, 
Where  immortal  praises  swell? 
Shall  our  spirits  ever  go, 
Where  eternal  Sabbaths  glow  ? 

5  If  from  sin  at  once  we  flee, 

Then  that  rest  our  own  shall  be  : — 

If  we  seek  redeeming  grace, 

We  shall  join  that  blissful  praise  ! 

f)0*7  Sabbaih-afternoon.  L.  M. 

1  TXTE'VE  passed  another  Sabbath-day, 

VV    And  heard  of  Jesus  and  of  heaven: 
We  thank  thee  for  thy  word,  and  pray 
That  this  day's  sins  may  be  forgiven. 

2  Forgive  our  inattention,  Lord ; 

Our  looks  and  thoughts  that  went  astray; 
Forgive  our  carelessness  abroad ; 
At  home,  our  idleness  and  play. 

3  May  all  we  heard  and  understood 

Be  well  remembered  through  the  week, 
And  help  to  make  us  wise  and  good, — 
More  humble,  diligent,  and  meek. 

4  So,  when  our  lives  are  finished  here, 

And  days  and  Sabbaths  shall  be  o'er, 
May  we,  with  all  we  love,  appear, 
To  serve  and  praise  thee  evermore. 

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370  CLOSING  SCHOOL.  371 


370 


The  Light  of  Sabbath-eve.   6s,  double 

1  rpiIE  light  of  Sabbath-eve 
X    Is  fading  fast  away : 
What  record  will  it  leave, 

To  crown  the  closing  day  ? 
Is  it  a  Sabbath  spent, 

Of  fruitless  time  destroyed  ? 
Or  have  these  moments,  lent, 

Been  sacredly  employed  ? 

2  How  dreadful  and  how  drear, 

In  yon  dark  world  of  pain, 
Will  Sabbaths  lost  appear, 

That  cannot  come  again ! 
Then,  in  that  hopeless  place, 

The  wretched  soul  will  say, 
"I  had  those  hours  of  grace, 

But  cast  them  all  away." 

3  To  waste  these  Sabbath-hours, 

Oh,  may  we  never  dare  ; 
Nor  taint,  with  thoughts  of  ours, 

These  sacred  days  of  prayer : 
But  may  our  Sabbaths  here 

Inspire  our  hearts  with  love  ; 
And  prove  a  foretaste,  clear, 

Of  that  sweet  rest  above. 


371 


Dismission.  L.  ]\I 


DISMISS  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord 
All  that  has  been  amiss,  forgive ; 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word  ; 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 
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2  As  all  the  hours  of  life,  now  gone, 

Have  been  with  mercy  richly  crowned, 
So  let  that  mercy  still  flow  on, 
Forever  sure,  as  time  rolls  round. 

3  Hear,  then,  the  parting  prayers  we  pour, 

And  bind  our  hearts  in  love  alone ; 
Though  we  may  meet  on  earth  no  more, 
May  we,  at  last,  surround  thy  throne. 


372 


37 


Lord,  dismiss  us.  8s,  7s,  4s. 

LORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing; 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace : 

Oh,  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 
Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  the  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation, 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound : 

May  thy  presence 
"With  us  evermore  be  found. 

Z\  Blessing  asked.  H.  M. 

ON  what  has  now  been  sown, 
Thy  blessing,  Lord,  bestow ; 
The  power  is  thine,  alone, 
To  make  it  spring  and  grow: 
Do  thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 
And  thou,  alone,  shalt  have  the  praise. 


279 


DOXOLOGIES. 


DOXOLOGIES. 


1  L.  If, 

PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host, — 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

2  C.  M. 

LET  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son,  • 
And  Spirit,  be  adored, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

3  S.  M. 

YE  angels  round  the  throne, 
And  faints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  love  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

4  L.  C.  M. 

"VTOW  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three, 
1_\    The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 

Eternal  glory  given ; 
Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is  known, 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne, 

And  all  in  earth  and  heaven. 
280 


DOXOLOGIES. 


5 


C.  L.M. 


C\  LORY  to  God  1"  creation  cries, 
VJT  Throughout  its  utmost  bound  ; 
"  Glory  to  God  !"  with  heart  and  voice, 

Repeat  the  solemn  sound. 
To  the  eternal,  changeless  Three, 
Dominion,  power,  and  glory,  be ! 


T 


@  H.  M. 

0  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  ever  blessed, 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 

All  worship  be  addressed ; 
As  heretofore  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  so,  for  evermore. 

«  6s,  double. 

ETERNAL  praise  be  given, 
And  songs  of  highest  worth, 
By  all  the  hosts  of  heaven, 

And  all  the  saints  on  earth, 
To  God,  supreme  confessed, 

To  Christ,  his  only  Son, 
And  to  the  Spirit  blessed, 
Eternal  Three  in  One. 

8  6s,  4s. 

TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One — 
All  praise  be  given: 

281 


DOXOLOGIES. 

Crown  him,  in  every  song ; 
To  him  your  hearts  belong: 
Let  all  his  praise  prolong 
On  earth — in  heaven. 

OING  we,  to  our  God  above, 
O  Praise  eternal  as  his  love ; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

*v  7S)  6  lines. 

PRAISE  the  name  of  God,  most  high  • 
Praise  him,  all  below  the  sky  ; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, — 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ; 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  his  praise  shall  last. 

£  -l  7s,  Gs,  double. 

"T7R0M  all  in  earth  and  heaven, 
_T    To  God,  the  Three  in  One, 
Be  boundless  glory  given, 

And  ceaseless  service  done : 
Co-equal  praise  to  Father, 

To  Son,  to  Spirit,  be ; 
One  God,  they  reign  together, — 

One  holy  Trinity! 

i^  8s,  7s,  double, 

MAY  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Saviour, 
And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour, 
Rest  upon  us,  from  above. 
282 


DOXOLOGIES. 

Thus  may  we  abide,  in  union 
With  each  other  and  the  Lord; 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

IB  8s,  7s,  4s. 

r\  RE  AT  Jehovah !  we  adore  thee, 
VX  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  joined,  in  glory, 
On  the  same  eternal  throne : 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 

14  8s 

ALL  praise  to  the  Father,  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  thrice  holy  and  blessed, — 
The  Eternal,  Supreme  Three  in  One, 
Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be,  addressed. 

15  lis. 

0  FATHER  Almighty,  to  thee  be  addressed, 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God,  ever 
blessed, 
All  glory  and  worship,  from  earth,  and  from 

heaven, 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be,  given. 


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INDEX  OF  SPECIAL  SUBJECTS. 


Angels,  44,  209,  210,  301. 
Anger,  225. 

Anniversaries,  <fcc,  279 — 317. 
Autumn,  246,  247,  248. 

Benevolence,  283,  284. 
Bible,  95—108,  302,  327. 

Children,  duties  to  parents,  224,  309. 

Close  of  the  year,  258,  259,  260. 

Closing  school,  350—373. 

Commandments,  220—231. 

Company,  evil,  226. 

Confession  of  sin,  123,  125,  126. 

Confidence  in  God,  63,  64. 

Conversion,  123,  125,  129,  138,  144,  147,  160,  167. 

Country,  our,  279—282,  317. 

Covetousness,  231. 

Creation,  52,  53,  54. 

Death,  181—192. 

of  a  teacher,  181,  182,  183. 

of  a  scholar,  184,  185,  186. 

of  a  Christian,  192. 
Delay,  warnings  against,  122,  152,  153, 155, 159,  16L 
Dismission,  350—373. 
Dedication  of  ajiew  school-room,  311,  312. 

Early  Piety,  128—142. 

Earth  contrasted  with  heaven,  200,  201. 

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INDEX   OF   SPECIAL   SUBJECTS. 

Envy,  231. 
Eternity,  211—218. 

Faith,  148. 

Falsehood,  228. 

Farewell  to  a  teacher,  261,  262,  265,  349. 

to  a  scholar,  262—265,  349. 
Fourth  of  July,  280,  281,  282,  317. 

Gentleness,  150. 
God,  49—66. 

the  Creator,  52,  53,  54. 

the  Lord  of  all,  42,  66. 
'  loVe  and  goodness  of,  55,  56,  57,  61. 

condescension,  66. 

omniscience,  58,  60,  232. 

omnipresence,  59,  60. 

omnipotence,  61,  62. 

providence,  63. 

revealed  in  his  works  and  word,  62. 

revealed  in  the  seasons,  233,  284,  252. 

our  Judge,  193— 19S. 
Gospel,  8,  45,  99,  243.    See  Bible. 

spread  of,  98,  271—276. 
Gratitude,  38,  39. 
Grave,  189,  191,  192. 

Harvest,  242—245. 

Heart,  yielding  it  to  God,  140,  155,  165,  167. 

a  new,  See  Conversion. 
Heathen,  266,  267. 
Heaven,  199—210,  348,  349. 
Hell,  211,  213—216. 
Holy  Spirit,  89—94,  161,  325. 
Home,  309. 
Honesty,  227. 

Idolatry,  266,  267. 
Idols  of  the  heart,  220. 
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Jesus  Christ.     See  Saviour. 
Judgment,  193—198. 

Life,  168—180. 

Lord's  day,  109—119,  368,  369,  370. 

Lord's  prayer,  26,  35. 

Love,  holy,  149. 

to  mankind,  150,  278. 

Millennium,  269—276. 
Ministers,  274. 
Missionary,  266—278. 

New  Year,  253—256. 

Now  is  the  accepted  time,  152, 153, 1.55,  158, 159. 

Opening  School,  1 — 25. 

Parents,  kindness  to,  309. 

disobedience  to,  224. 
Peril,  rescue  from,  180. 
Praise,  36 — 48. 
Prayer,  26—35. 
Pride,  221. 
Profanity,  222. 
Providence,  63. 
Punctuality,  2,  6,  9,  310. 

Rain,  prayer  for,  240. 

an  emblem  of  the  gospel,  243. 
Redemption,  71 — 74,  79,  154. 
Religion,  128—151,  308. 
Repentance,  120 — 127. 
Revivals,  152—167. 
Rural  celebration,  297—300. 

Sabbath,  109—119,  368,  369,  370. 
Sabbath-breaking,  223. 

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INDEX   OP   SPECIAL   SUBJECTS. 

Saviour,  67—88. 

birth  of,  67,  68,  69. 

redemption  by  him,  70 — 74,  79. 

example  of,  75. 

our  shepherd,  76,  77,  78. 

humiliation  of,  82,  87. 

children's  hosannas  to,  80,  81. 

in  Gethsemane,  83. 

on  the  cross,  84,  85. 

resurrection  of,  86. 

exaltation  of,  87,  88. 

as  our  Judge,  193. 
Scholar,  illness  of,  179. 

recovery  of,  180. 

death  of,  184,  185,  186. 

farewell  to,  262—265,  349. 
Scriptures,  95—108,  302,  327. 
Seasons,  233—252. 
Sickness  of  a  teacher,  178. 
scholar,  179. 
Sincerity,  10,  121. 
Sins,  219—232. 
Soul,  213,  215—218. 
Spring,  235,  236,  237. 

celebrations  in,  294,  295,  296.    . 
Submission,  32,  63,  151. 
Summer,  238—245. 

Sunday-school  celebrations.     See  in  Anniversaries. 
duties,  1,  2,  5,  6,  8,  9,  15,  16. 
privileges,  6,  11,  14,  22, 113,  304,  305j 
306. 
Swearing,  222. 

Teachers'  meetings,  318 — 349. 
Teacher,  illness  of,  178. 

recovery  of,  180. 

farewell  to,  261,  262,  265,  349. 

death  of,  181,  182,  183. 


INDEX    OP   SPECIAL   SUBJECTS. 

Temperance,  313—317. 

Temptation,  219. 

Ten  commandments,  220 — 231. 

Thanksgiving,  3,  38,  39,  40,  47,  48. 

Theft,  227. 

Thunder-storm,  241. 

Time,  177. 

To-day,  the  season  for  conversion,  152, 153,  155, 158. 

Tongue,  sins  of,  228,  229,  230. 

Trinity,  49,  50. 

Union  Meetings,  318,  319,  331,  332. 

Winter,  249,  250,  251. 
Wisdom's  ways,  141. 

Year,  253—260. 


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INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


HYMN 

A    jread  and  solemn  hour 196 

A-^ain  we  meet,  0  Lord 5 

AJ  that  is  good  from  God  proceeds 143 

Almighty  Father,  gracious  Lord 48 

Almighty  God!  thy  word  is  cast 355 

Almighty  God!  to  thee  we  raise 292 

Among  the  deepest  shades  of  night 59 

A  mourning  class,  a  vacant  seat 184 

And  am  I  born  to  die?... 195 

And  must  I  be  to  judgment  brought? 194 

And  now  another  hour  is  past 368 

And  now,  my  soul,  another  year 255 

Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 205 

A  sad  and  sinful  world  is  this 200 

As  flows  the  rapid  river 214 

A  sinner,  Lord,  behold,  I  stand 125 

Asleep  in  Jesus  !  blessed  sleep 187 

A  song,  a  song  of  gladness 356 

At  thy  footstool,  humbly  blending 326 

Attracted  by  love's  sacred  force 332 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne 37 

Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door 162 

Behold,  my  soul,  the  narrow  bound 257 

Behold,  the  lofty  sky.' 62 

Behold,  the  morning  sun 99 

Be  kind  to  thy  father ;  for,  when  thou  wast  young.  309 

Bestow,  dear  Lord,  upon  our  youth 329 

Beyond  the  starry  skies 83 

Blessed  Bible !  source  of  light 100 

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INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

HYMN 

Bless  this  assembly,  Lord;  to  thee 322 

Blest  Redeemer !  was  it  so 82 

Blest  Saviour,  as  we  meet 321 

Book  of  grace,  and  book  of  glory! 96 

Bound  upon  the  accursed  tree 84 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning...     69 
By  cool  Siloam's  shadyrill 134 

Can  any  one  begin  too  soon 131 

Childhood  and  youth, — how  vain  they  3eem  !....   341 

Children,  hear  the  melting  story 154 

Christ  was  teaching  all  the  day 339 

Come,  children,  come  "to  God 164 

Come,  every  youthful  heart 87 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 91 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 90 

Come,  Jesus,  lift  our  souls  to  thee 18 

Come,  join  our  celebration A....   2*6 

Come,  join  the  festive  song 295 

Come,  let  our  voices  join 14 

Come,  let  our  voices  raise 45 

Come,  let  us  all  unite  to  praise 46 

Come,  let  us  gladly  sing 20 

Come,  let  us  join,  with  one  accord Ill 

Come,  let  us  sing  of  Jesus 79 

Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad 42 

Come,  thou  Almighty  King 50 

Come,  when  we  hear  the  Sabbath-bell 6 

Creator,  Saviour,  God 336 

Dear  Jesus,  whose  servants  we  are  330 

Dear  partner  of  our  hopes  and  fears 261 

Death  has  been  here,  and  borne  away 186 

Delay  not,  delay  not,  0  sinner,  draw  near 163 

Delightful  work!  young  souls  to  win ?,!$ 

Descend  from  heaven,  immortal  Dove 92 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord 371 

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INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

HTMM 

Faith  is  a  precious  grace 148 

Father,  in  my  life's  young  morning 105 

Fsith er  of  mercies,  hear 358 

Feed  thou  my  lambs  !  the  Saviour  said 340 

Felix  trembled,  long  ago 197 

For  a  season  called  to  part 362 

Fountain  of  mercy,  God  of  love 244 

Fountain  of  wisdom,  Source  of  truth 324 

Friends  of  freedom,  swell  the  song 316 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 266 

From  year  to  year,  we  love  to  meet 289 

Give' me  a  draught  from  the  crystal  spring 313 

Give  thanks  to  God  most  high 40 

God  forbid  that  I  should  glory 71 

God  has  said,  Forever  blessed 128 

God  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise 30 

God  is  love;  his  mercy  brightens 55 

God  of  fevery  land  and  nation 282 

God  of  love,  before  thee  now 278 

God  of  mercy!  God  of  love! 123 

God  of  union,  God  of  love 333 

God  sends  upon  the  earth 243 

Go  thou  in  life's  fair  morning 133 

Go  when  the  morning  shineth 31 

Great  Giver  of  all  earthly  good 39 

Great  God,  at  thy  command 238 

Great  God  of  nations,  now  to  thee 281 

Great  God,  our  feeble  efforts  own 335' 

Great  God,  thy  watchful  care  we  bless 311 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 254 

Great  God,  while  we  surround  thy  throne 328 

Great  God,  with  heart  and  tongue 343 

Great  God,  with  wonder  and  with  .praise 95 

Great  Saviour,  who  didst  condescend 344 

Pappy,  happy,  meet  we  here 294 

Happy  the  ransomed,  who  are  gone , 206 

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INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

HTM* 

Hasten,  Lord,  the  glorious  time 275 

Hasten,  0  sinner,  to  be  wise. 152 

Hear,  0  sinner!  mercy  calls  you 160 

Hear  ye  not  a  voice  from  heaven 1-10 

Heaven  is  the  land  where  troubles  cease 203 

Heavenly  Father,  grant  thy  blessing 360 

Heavenly  Father,  grant  thy  blessing 364 

Heavenly  Father,  we  draw  near  thee 357 

Here,  as  wo  meet  again , 3 

Here,  gracious  God,  beneath  thy  feet 331 

Here,  like  the  birds  that  wander  free 299 

Here,  Lord,  before  thy  mercy-seat 23 

Holy  Bible!  book  divine  ! 108 

Holy  Bible,  well  I  love  thee 97 

Hosanna!  be  our  cheerful  song 298 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet 274 

How  beautiful  the  sight 251 

How  beautiful  the  sight 319 

How  great,  and  good,  and  wise 52 

How  long  sometimes  a  day  appears 212 

How  oft  the  word  "farewell''  we  say 262 

How  piercing  ia  the  cold 250 

How  pleasant  here  again  to  meet 290 

How  pleasant  thus  to  dwell  below 265 

How  pleasing  is  the  voice 234 

How  proud  we  are,  how  fond,  to  show 221 

How  sang  the  heavenly  army 67 

How  serious  is  the  charge 342 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 101 

How  sweet  is  the  Sabbath,  the  season  of  rest 112 

How  sweet  to  be  allowed  to  pray 32 

How  sweet,  when  all  are  lowly  bending 11 

How  truly  blest  are  they  who  hear ,  137 

I  bless  my  Maker's  name 217 

I'd  love  to  be  an  angel 209 

If  Jesus  Christ  was  sent 121 

tf  you  will  turn  away  from  sin 129 

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INDEX   OF   FIRST    LINES. 

HYMN 

I'll  awake  at  dawn  on  the  Sabbath-day 310 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee 60 

Indulgent  God  of  love  and. power. 334 

In  life's  young  morn  of  rising  youth 135 

Iu  the  far  better  region*;  of  glory  and  light 85 

In  the  vineyard  of  our  Father 284 

In  thy  great  name,  0  Lord,  wo  come 25 

Invited  by  a  Saviour's  love 19 

I  often  say  my  prayers 33 

I  sing  the  almighty  power  of  God 61 

Jesus,  immortal  King,  arise 276 

Jesus,  our  blessed  Lord 119 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 270 

Jesus,  we  love  to  meet 116 

Just  as  I  am — without  one  plea 167 

Just  as  thou  art,  without  one  trace 166 

Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join 103 

Let  every  creature  join 41 

Let  us  go  to  Bethlehem 68 

Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise 47 

Little  rain-drops  feed  the  rill 283 

Lo  !  he  comes,  in  clouds  descending 193 

Lo,  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land 211 

Lord,  at  this  closing  hour 352 

Lord,  before  thy  throne  we  stand 17 

Lord,  be  our  Shepherd  in  thy  love 76 

Lord,  be  thy  Spirit  near  us 13 

Lord,  bless  and  prosper  Sabbath-schools 307 

Lord,  dismiss  us,  with  thy  blessing 372 

Lord,  help  us,  as  we  sing 10 

Lord,  if  e'er  I  dare  to  speak 228 

Lord,  let  us  not  forget 258 

Lord  of  my  life!  whose  word  of  power 256 

Lord  of  the  worlds  below 233 

Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray 27 

Lord,  thou  hast  called  thy  servant  home 182 

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INDEX   OF   FIRST  LINES. 

HYMN 

Lord,  to  our  little  round  of  years 291 

Lord,  what  is  life?  'Tis  like  a  flower 171 

Lord/ when  we  meet  our-youtbful  band 327 

Loved  Sunday-school,  place  dear  to  me 263 

Love  is  the  strongest  tie 149 

Maker  of  the  Sabbath-day 118 

Many  voices  seem  to  say , 219 

May  I  resolve  with  all  my  heart , 165 

Mighty  God,  while  angels  bless  thee 65 

My  country!  'tis  of  thee 279 

My  Father,  when  I  come  to  thee , 34 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 151 

My  times  are  in  thy  hand  ! 63 

Nothing  is  worth  a  thought  on  earth 218 

Now  be  the  gospel  banner 272 

Now  is  past  the  time  of  teaching 351 

Now  is  the  accepted  time 158 

Now  let  our  hearts  rejoice..., 315 

Now  let  the  voice  of  praise 15 

Now  let  us  raise  our  voices  high 246 

Now  let  us  to  God's  house  repair 366 

Nowthe  golden  ear 242 

Now  we've  assembled  here 16 

Now,  with  this  closing  year,  to  thee 259 

O'er  the  realms  of  pagan  darkness 267 

0  gracious  Father !  send  us  showers 240 

Oh,  cease,  my  wandering  soul 146 

Oh,  come,  let  us  sing! 303 

Oh,  come,  while  spring  rejoices 235 

Oh  for  a  heart  to  feel 156 

Oh  for  the  happy  hour 325 

Oh,  had  I  wings  to  fly 210 

Oh  how  fleeting,  oh  how  fleeting 170 

"Ob,  say  not,  I  will  yet  delay 155 

Oh,  send  forth  the  Bible,  more  precious  than  gold..     98 

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INDEX    OF   FIRST   LINES. 

HTMK 

Oh  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 139 

Oh,  'tis  a  folly,  and  a  crime 122 

Oh,  'tis  a  grievous  sin  and  shame 224 

0  Lord,  behold,  before  thy  throne 24 

0  Lord  our  God,  arise! 268 

Once  more,  before  we  part 359 

Once  more  together  met 12 

Once  more  we  keep  the  sacred  day 113 

Once  was  heard  the  song  of  children 81 

One  there  is,  above  all  others 70 

On  what  has  now  been  sown 373 

Othou!  whose  condescending  ear 22 

Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  he  breathed 93 

Our  days  upon  the  earth  are  few 201 

Our  Father,  ere  we  part 353 

Our  Father  in  heaven 26 

Our  Great  Redeemer  rote 86 

Our  heavenly  Father  bids  us  ask 94 

Our  heavenly  Father,  hear 85 

Our  lesson  now  is  o'er , 354 

Praise  to  God,  the  great  Creator 43 

Precious  Saviour,  of  salvation 293 

Proclaim  the  lofty  praise 72 

Quickly  my  days  have  passed  away 174 

Religion  is  the  chief  concern 142 

Remember  thou  the  Sabbath-day 223 

Remember  thy  Creator  now 132 

Return,  0  wanderer,  return 127 

Roll  on,  thou  mighty  ocean 277 

Saviour-king!  in  hallowed  union 323 

Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us 78 

Say,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within 161 

See!  another  week  is  gone ! 114 

See,  in  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord 345 

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INDEX    OF   FIRST   LINES. 

HYMN 

See  the  kind  Shepherd,  Jesus,  stands 77 

See  the  leaves  around  us  falling 248 

See  the  shining  dew-drops 57 

Shall  I  presume  to  venture  near 28 

Shout  the  tidings  of  salvation... 273 

Sing,  my  soul,  his  wondrous  love 56 

Sing,  oh,  sing  the  song  of  gladness 297 

Sinners,  the  voice  of  God  regard 157 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sung 44 

Soon  will  set  the  Sabbath  sun 368 

Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed 337 

Speak  gently!  it  is  better  far 150 

Spirit  divine,  in  various  ways 347 

Spring,  with  its  soft,  refreshing  showers 247 

Stern  winter,  with  its  icy  power 249 

Strive,  for  the  way  is  strait 147 

Sweet  is  the  time  of  spring 130 

Swift  the  moments  fly  away 176 

Take  not  God's  name  in  vain 222 

Teacher  divine,  we  bow  the  knee 338 

Teachers,  beloved  for  Jesus'  sake 318 

Ten  thousand  different  flowers 239 

That  awful  hour  will  soon  appear 190 

The  Author  of  salvation 74 

The  Bible!  the  Bible!  more  precious  than  gold..  302 

The  City  of  the  Skies,  whereof. 199 

The  drink  that's  in  the  drunkard's  bowl 314 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Name! 191 

The  eye  of  God  is  everywhere 58 

The  heavens  declare  thv  glory,  Lord 271 

The  light  of  Sabbath-eve 370 

The  lilies  of  the  field  172 

The  Lord  attends  when  children  pray 29 

The  Lord  our  God  is  great  and  good 38 

The  moon  has  but  a  borroAved  light 106 

The  morning  stars  were  singing 301 

The  passing  months  have  brought  us  now 260 

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INDEX    OF    FIRST   LINES. 

HYMIf 

The  pearl  that  worldlings  covet 308 

There  is  a  God  who  reigns  above 51 

There  is  a  grassy  bed 189 

There  is  a  happy  land 20S 

There  is  a  holy  sacrifice 120 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 202 

There  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace 3-48 

There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest 204 

There  is  a  path  that  leads  to  God 145 

There  seems  a  voice  in  every  gale 2.'ifi 

There's  not  a  star  whose  twinkling  light 54 

There's  not  a  tint  that  paints  the  rose 53 

The  Sabbath  day!  God's  gift  to  man 115 

The  Sabbath  is  the  day  of  rest 109 

The  Sabbath  of  the  Lord 110 

The  Sabbath-school  I  love 144 

The  smitten  heart  and  starting  tear 124 

The  Spirit,  in  our  hearts 89 

The  Sunday-school,  how  dear  to  me! 304 

The  sun,  that  lights  the  world,  shall  fade ...  213 

The  time  to  part  has  come 350 

The  voice  is  hushed, — the  gentle  voice 181 

This  life  is  but  a  summer's  day 16S 

This  life  of  ours  is  flowing 173 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made 117 

Thou   art  gone  to  the  grave :  but  we  will    not 

deplore  thee 192 

Thou  art  the  way ;  to  thee  alone 73 

Thou,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 320 

Though  I  am  young,  I  have  a  soul 216 

Thou  shalt  not  covet 231 

Thou  shalt  not  kill 225 

Thou  shalt  not  steal 227 

Thou  sweet-gliding  Kedron,  by  thy  silver  stream     83 

Time  grows  not  old  with  length  of  years 177 

Time  is  winging  us  away 175 

To-day,  O  Lord,  attend 21 

To-day  the  Saviour  calls 153 

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INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

HVMM 

To-uiorrow,  Lord,  is  thine 169 

To  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord 245 

To  thee,  0  blessed  Saviour 288 

to  thee,  our  blessed  country's  Friend 280 

We  are  but  young,  yet  we  may  sing 136 

We  are  not  orphans  on  the  earth 64 

We  bring  no  glittering  treasures 7 

We  come  to  sing  thy  praise 1 

Wc  come,  we  come,  with  loud  acclaim 4 

We  come  with  voice  of  thanks,  0  Lord 180 

Weep,  mourning  scholai's,  weep 183 

We  gather  from  our  pleasant  homes 317 

We  gather  in  this  hallowed  place 8 

We  gather,  we  gat'ier 296 

We  give  immortal  praise 49 

We  love  the  Sabbath-school, — the  place 306 

We  love  the  Sunday-school 305 

We  meet  again  in  gladness 285 

We  now  from  school  depart 367 

We  offer,  Lord,  an  humble  prayer 264 

We  pray  for  one,  who  with  us  here 179 

We  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  blest 207 

We  thank  the  Lord,  that  here  again 178 

We've  passed  another  Sabbath-day 369 

We  won't  give  up  the  Bible 102 

What  a  mercy,  what  a  treasure 104 

What  is  an  idol?    Every  heart 220 

What  is  it  shows  my  soul  the  way 107 

What  is  there,  Lord,  that  one  can  do 126 

When,  bending  o'er  the  brink  of  life 188 

When  for  some  little  insult  given 75 

When,  his  salvation  bringing 80 

When  I  sleep,  and  when  I  wake 232 

When  shall  the  voice  of  singing 269 

When  shall  we  meet  again 349 

When  the  dark  and  heavy  cloud 241 

When  the  sabbath-bell  is  ringing 2 

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INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

HTM* 

When  the  Sabbath-bell,  which  we  love  so  well...       9 

When  thouj  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  come 198 

When  to  the  house  of  God  we  go 3(>6 

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While  wicked  men  pretend , 229 

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